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SIN HAS FAR-REACHING CONSEQUENCES
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Deuteronomy 9:26-29

John 17:15-19

 

“Sanctify them through thy truth:

thy word is truth.”

 

SIN HAS FAR-REACHING CONSEQUENCES
 
The rebellion of Israel in refusing to enter Canaan had long-term implications. They doubted their ability to occupy the land. This was the report of the majority of the spies: “Nevertheless the people be strong that dwell in the land, and the cities are walled, and very great: and moreover we saw the children of Anak there. The Amalekites dwell in the land of the south: and the Hittites, and the Jebusites, and the Amorites, dwell in the mountains: and the Canaanites dwell by the sea, and by the coast of Jordan” (Num 13:28-29). Joshua and Caleb, two of the spies, countered their fear and affirmed that the Lord would give them the land. Nevertheless, the opinion of the majority prevailed. They even desired to choose a captain to lead them back to Egypt. Israel was perpetually rebellious. This particular rebellion was the turning point in the whole narrative of the Exodus. The Lord again said He was going to destroy them.
 
Moses turned to the Lord for he knew that He is always ready to hear prayers and forgive. He interceded for the nation. Moses saw them as the people of God redeemed through His greatness. He asked the Lord to remember His covenant with their fathers and to forgive their sin. He reasoned that the nations would ridicule the Lord for failure if He would destroy Israel. These were God’s people and inheritance which He brought out by His mighty power. On these bases Moses prayed for forgiveness and reconciliation with the Lord. He took courage and interceded for Israel. Sin is destructive, but when God’s people pray, He is ready to hear their prayers. Overcome sin by submitting to the Lord.
 
THOUGHT: My sin can have adverse effects on others.

PRAYER: Father, help me to always obey Thee.

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