Numbers 15:1-2 The LORD said to Moses, “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘After you enter the land I am giving you as a home….’”
Numbers 15, to me, seems to be about forgiveness. God was so angry with the Israelites and their whining and disobedience in Numbers 14 that He was ready to wipe them all out and start over with Moses. So Numbers 15 seems to be a way to move forward.
Numbers 15:17-18 The LORD said to Moses, “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘When you enter the land to which I am taking you….’”
In both of the passages above, God reminds the Israelites that they WILL see the Promised Land as a people. He hasn’t cut them off completely, though not all will be allowed into the Promised Land. He hasn’t turned His back on them and left them to their own devices. In the passage below, He reminds them that He will continue to be with them “Throughout the generations to come.” Thank You, Lord.
Numbers 15:37-38 The LORD said to Moses, “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: Throughout the generations to come….
Lord, Thank You for this day, for this scripture, for Your forgiveness. Thank You for not turning Your back on Your people. Thank You for Your fierce love and fathomless mercy. Draw us closer. Amen.
Numbers 15:41 I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt to be your God. I am the LORD your God.
Have a blessed day.
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