Devotion:
Read Numbers 14:1-10a.
It was one of the darkest and lowest points in the history of the Children of Israel. After experiencing much evidence of the power of their God, they were standing on the border of the land God had promised them and decided not to trust that God could continue to fulfill the promise. God had performed mighty miracles to convince Pharaoh to free them from their bondage in Egypt and then provided a way across the Red Sea. God had provided guidance in ordering their life together and fed them as they traveled. Still, the challenge before them looked too daunting, so they turned on their leaders and their God.
Some might say that when writing the history of a people, it would be best to leave out a scene like this. Only include those scenes that reveal when the people acted honorably and with courage. But God inspired the Biblical writers to include this scene as well. God wanted future generations to be reminded of this scene when they faced daunting challenges. God wanted all of the history shared, not just the good parts.
Still today, God wants us to know all of our history. There is much to learn there that will guide us in the present.
Personal Worship Option:
Offer a prayer of thanksgiving for lessons learned in knowing all of our history as God’s people.
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