Through the Bible: Numbersಮಾದರಿ

See Others’ Needs in Action

So Moses said to them, “If you will do this, if you will take up arms to go before the Lord for the war… and the land is subdued before the Lord… and this land shall be your possession before the Lord.”

Numbers 32:20-22 (ESV)

The nation of Israel was standing at the banks of the Jordan, in the plains of Moab, and was preparing to enter the Promised Land, Canaan. The tribes of Reuben and Gad requested an inheritance on the east of Jordan, not Canaan.

Moses promised to give the land to them if they helped the other tribes conquer their lands. As they agreed, Moses designated the inheritances for those tribes. Thank God they did not forget their promise and helped their brothers in the conquest of Canaan (Joshua 22). Receiving God’s blessings is great, but let’s not forget to help our brothers to reach their promised land too.

Prayer: 

Father God, You have called us to be Your children to make a difference for You in this world. Help us to be kind and not make vows that we cannot keep. Help us to rely upon Your power, give us a good heart to help others, that they may see Your good works through us and glorify Your name. We ask this in Jesus' name, Amen.