Disaster of Disobedience

Only don’t rebel against the Lord, and don’t be afraid of the people of the land, for we will devour them. Their protection has been removed from them, and the Lord is with us. Don’t be afraid of them!”

Num 14:9 (HCSB)

Disobedience will always bring disaster into our lives.  The Israelites should have learned that.  They had a long history of disobedience that brought disastrous results.  But then again, so do we.  In this passage the people of God are challenged not to make the mistake of disobedience again.  They are given three warnings.

Don't rebel against God.  How simple is that and yet it was so hard for them to acknowledge.  It is for us as well.  Rejoice if you have someone willing to speak into your life these words, "do not rebel against the Lord."

Second, is do not fear.  Fear is a great distractor from obedience.  For the Isrealites it was fear of the people in the land.  For us we have different life challenges.  But the challenge is still the same, "do not fear."  There is also a reminder that God will be with us.

Last, is the challenge not to reject the plans of the Lord.  God had a plan.  He had already promised deliverance and victory.  What was required to walk forward and take the Land in obedience.  Will we follow His plan or try to find our own?