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PREPARING TO ENTER CANAAN
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28
Deuteronomy 9:1-8

Psalm 36:1-5

 

“Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens;
and thy faithfulness

reacheth unto the clouds.”

 

PREPARING TO ENTER CANAAN
 
During the Exodus, Israel was reputed for their rebellion (rather than obedience) against the Lord. Moses saw all that was done and when he prepared Israel to enter Canaan, he reminded them of their past transgressions. He wanted them to learn from their mistakes so that they would not repeat them. He reminded them of the great occasion when God gave His law on the tables of stone, written with His finger. The Lord was so close to Israel. He corrected them when they went astray. That characteristic of Israel meant that Moses had to warn them against further rebellion whenever he spoke. There was always a manifestation of human depravity.
 
The preparation to enter Canaan involved a number of difficulties. Israel was going to pass through River Jordan to possess the great land. The nations occupying the land were greater than Israel and their cities were great and had very high walls. The people living there were also great and tall, they were known as the Anakims. Their gigantic stature gave them superiority in military combat.
 
By human estimation, it was impossible for Israel to fight and defeat the Canaanites. Moses was aware of that disadvantage and he assured Israel that God would be with them. He would go over before them as a consuming fire and would destroy their enemies. Israel would witness their enemies’ fall as God fought for His people and would drive their enemies out of their land. That would happen so quickly and victory would come to them as the Lord had told them. The Lord had many ways of defeating the Canaanites. Earlier He told them that He would send hornets to go before them and immobilise their enemies. As they came out of Egypt the Lord had used, among other things, dark clouds on the side of the Egyptians. In these ways, the Lord delivered Israel from their enemies and gave them victory. It was now time to bring to pass what God had promised to Israel and they needed courage. There was every assurance they would overcome. How sure are you of winning your spiritual battles?
 
THOUGHT: God can never be defeated.

PRAYER: Father, help me to know that there is always victory in Thee.

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