"Our little ones will become a prey," Numbers 14:3.
Reasons to ignore God's instructions arise from all sorts of quarters. Just so, at the cusp of the promised land, a half-million strong men, only recently set free from slavery, poised to bring in their families (a couple million), refuse to obey God's directive to enter. Why? Because the promised land, filled with abundant harvests, also fills with giants. And these men fear that, if they obey, God cannot protect their children. God, incensed by their stunning insult to his gracious protection and care, forbids them to enter. Forty years' wandering later, after they're all dead, but not their little ones, their children enter to enjoy the fruitful land. (And yes, Caleb and Joshua and fams also make it, having sought to obey the Lord.)
We encourage one another today, brother or sister, in recognizing God's care and love for us. And, together, we give thanks for the hope of God's faithfulness, promises for whomever remains faithful to the end.
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