KINGDOM PREPARATION DAY TWENTY NINE: Scripture Reading: Numbers 13:1-16 Focus Verses: Numbers 13:1-2 The Selection of the Spies Upon God’s command to “send men to spy out the land of Canaan,” a representative of each tribe was selected and sent ahead of the people to scout out the Promised Land. A detailed listing is given of the names of those who, as “leaders” of their individual tribes, would be sent on this very important mission. As a historical record, the names of each of these “leaders” and their tribal affiliation, is listed in today’s Scripture reading. This should serve to remind us that God is very much aware of all of His people and that He desires to involve everyone in the work of the ministry. As such, He also expects all of His people to respond to His divine commands and to participate in His divine work. We will soon become familiar with their reports, and especially of those of Caleb (of the tribe of Judah) and Hoshea (0f the tribe of Ephraim). It was at this time that Moses chose to change the name of Hoshea (which meant “salvation”) to Joshua (which meant “Jehovah is salvation”). Perhaps this name change was to help all of Israel to realize that their “salvation” was not based on their own strength or abilities. Prayer Emphasis: •Kingdom Preparation warns us to be careful to remember that God’s work can only be accomplished by those who are totally reliant on God! Be bold enough to obey God when He appoints you to a place of service and be humble enough to know that it is through Him that your service can be performed.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 12:09:28 +0000
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