Friday, April 23, 2010

Numbers 14 contrasts the fear of those with little faith and the confident faith of those who trust in Him. The fearful people in the Israelite camp grumbled, complained and wept loudly, and suggested going back to Egypt rather than face hardship and challenges. The confident faithful Israelites , like Joshua and Caleb, continued to suggest that God "will lead us into the land flowing with milk and honey, and He will give it to us.. don't rebel against the Lord and do not be afraid ... the Lord is with us..do not be afraid..." The Lord told Moses that those fearful faithless ones will never see the land He promised to their forefathers, but the faithful ones, who followed God wholeheartedly, will be brought into the promised and and will be blessed.