Devotion:
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Read Numbers 14:11-23.
In today’s Scripture, the Israelites stood at the edge of the Promised Land but let fear overshadow their faith. Instead of trusting God, they doubted Him, leading to forty years of wandering and a lost opportunity to enter the land.
Could the Israelites have responded differently? How might a different response result in a more favorable outcome?
They could have remembered God’s faithfulness—how He delivered them from Egypt, parted the Red Sea, and provided daily rations. Reflecting on His past provision would have strengthened their trust.
They could have embraced His promise rather than fearing the obstacles. Joshua and Caleb saw the same giants but focused on God’s power, not their limitations. Faith in God’s strength would have led them forward.
Finally, they could have obeyed. Instead of resisting God’s command, they could have stepped forward in trust, receiving His blessing instead of judgment.
We face similar choices today. Will we allow fear to hold us back, or will we trust the God who has always been faithful? Let’s step forward in faith, believing His promises.
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