Deuteronomy 1:21-22
“See, the LORD your God has placed the land before you. Go up and take possession of it as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has told you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” Then all of you approached me and said, “Let us send men ahead of us to search out the land and bring us word of what route to follow and which cities to enter.”
God had already drawn the map. His word was the only route they needed. Yet they approached Moses with what seemed a reasonable request, send scouts, gather information, make a plan.
They wanted proof their eyes could measure, evidence their hands could touch. God’s voice wasn’t enough; they needed a second opinion.
You probably know how the story ended. They listened to the voice of the spies and considered the voice of God. They then made a choice. They chose to believe the spies instead of believing the promise of God.
What we have faith in, decides which voice we obey. When God has spoken, our search is over.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.
Suggested prayer: Father, help me trust Your promises completely, choosing faith over fear.