Passage
Numbers 33:50-34:29 (ESV)
Let All the Earth Be Silent
Habakkuk 2:9-20
Key Verse: 2:20
God Prepares His People Beforehand
Date: Jan. 16, 2017
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 34:1-2
1. God calls his people to battle (33:50-56)
The Israelites were camped on the plains of Moab. They were poised to cross the Jordan. God told them to drive out the inhabitants, remove all vestiges of their pagan religion, and then distribute land to the tribes. God also warned them of the consequences of disobedience. God was judging the Moabites and, at the same time, establishing his people as kingdom of priests and a holy nation.
2. God prepares his people (34:1-29)
God was really thoughtful to lay a solid foundation before his people made their ascent into the Promised Land. The preparation was more than just training for battle and assigning jobs for the people to do. God also fortified their hearts. They were to abhor idols, know the promises of God, have a sense of justice, possess generosity, have a sense of victory, and prepare leaders.
Prayer: Lord, you prepare your people to advance in your mission. We trust in your meticulous care.
One Word: God's care is deep and thoughtful
