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What does it say?
Moses wrote down the stages of the Israelites’ journey to the Promised Land. When they entered Canaan, they were to drive out the inhabitants and destroy their idols.
What does it mean?
The children of Israel were about to enter the Promised Land, and God wanted to set them up for success. First, the Lord gave a record of their past wandering to remind Israel of all He had done. Those fresh reminders allowed them to face the battles before them with confidence in Him. The purpose behind driving out the land’s inhabitants and their idols was for Israel’s protection. For Israel to remain God’s holy people, they had to serve Him alone. The casting of lots for each tribe’s portion of the Promised Land gave no room for argument. They had to remain focused on the task ahead.
How should I respond?
God has designed a plan for you and wants you to succeed in it. But often, we’re not quick to remove temptations that would sidetrack that plan. God has given each of us clear areas that are our responsibility to protect: family, finances, time, talents. How are you protecting your relationship with God and what He has given you? What enemies to those areas do you need to “drive out”? Start by remembering how God has guided and protected you before. He wants the best for you and will help you fight current battles against temptations. They will become a snare in the future if you don’t protect your borders today.
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In the book of Numbers, God demonstrates himself as a pillar of fire and a pillar of smoke, faithfully leading his often rebellious people through the wilderness. Although the faithless wilderness generation was barred from entering the promised land, God was raising up a generation to lead the people from their wandering into the conquest of the land of Canaan.
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