Daily Scripture Assignment: Num 14-16; Mark 3

Page AcklerScripture - Then the whole community began weeping aloud, and they cried all night. Their voices rose in a great chorus of protest against Moses and Aaron. “If only we had died in Egypt, or even here in the wilderness!” they complained. “Why is the Lord taking us to this country only to have us die in battle? Our wives and our little ones will be carried off as plunder! Wouldn’t it be better for us to return to Egypt?” - Num 14:1-3 (NLT)

Observation - The Israelites have finally reached the land that God has promised them. However after hearing reports that the current inhabitants are stronger than they are, they become discouraged. Rather than focusing on the promise that God had made or the faithfulness He'd showed them in the past, they focus on how daunting their current challenge is. Almost immediately their faith crumbles and they determine that it would have been better to have stayed as slaves in Egypt.

Application - How quickly I can forget God's promises and the countless times He's proven Himself faithful in my past. I truly believe that God will remain as faithful to take care of me tomorrow as He was yesterday, but without the constant reminder of His promises through reading His word, it's easy to focus on the circumstances at hand rather than trusting God 100%.

Prayer - Lord I acknowledge that you are true to your word. I know that your promises to me are not something you take lightly. You've proven yourself to me before. I ask that you would help me study your word to keep your promises on the forefront of my mind so when I face challenges, I will remember your faithfulness and focus on you.