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THE JOURNEY FROM KADESH TO MOAB (I)
LORD’S DAY, JULY 11
Deuteronomy 2:1-23

Romans 14:19

 

“Let us therefore
follow after the things

which make for peace…”

 

THE JOURNEY FROM KADESH TO MOAB (I)
 
When the journey of Israel to enter Canaan was suspended, the Lord caused them to wander in the wilderness for a long time. However, He led them in every move until they were ready to enter Canaan. In their journey from Kadesh to Moab they encountered three nations (Edom, Moab and Ammon). God had given to each of these three nations their land. And God directed His children in their journey and told them not to touch any of these nations, nor to disturb their peace, and that if they take anything from them they were to pay for it.
 
The inhabitants of the land of Edom were the descendants of Esau, the twin brother of Jacob. This was the first nation that Israel encountered in their journey. They followed the Red Sea and encompassed Mt Seir. The Lord commanded them to turn northward to the land of Esau. Israel was not to meddle with Edom. This means that they were not to touch them in any way, although it was necessary to pass through their land. If they were to take anything from them, then they would have to compensate Edom.
 
All nations were indeed afraid of Israel because of the miracles associated with their departure from Egypt. Many of them including the Canaanites were aware of what the Lord had done for them. Israel could have easily misused that favour of God towards them. Thus Moses was instructed to warn them against doing what the Lord had not commanded them. The Lord had given Mt Seir to Esau and it was their right to occupy that land. And Israel obeyed God in keeping peace.
 
THOUGHT: Peace is also prosperity and wealth.

PRAYER: Father, may I always value peace with others.

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