Numbers 26 - Next Gen Israel

Standing on the edge of entering the promised land, God instructs Moses to induct a new census of men over 20 just as he had when they left Egypt. Interesting that only Joshua and Caleb were in both censuses. They stood apart as men trusting in God for their security and not looking at the strength of the enemy. They knew they had a great and powerful God. All the rest perished on the desert because of their faithlessness and wicked rebellion.   Even so, both census tallies were greater than 600 K. God had raised up the next generation to see His deliverance. 

God also apportions the land among the tribes so that it is equitable based in their population (with the exception of the Levites who were set aside.for God's service. 

We can know for sure that God's plans will not be thwarted. He will raise up for himself new servants if we choose to live for ourselves and ignore His leading. God gets the glory and no one, not even His people can steal it from him. 

God preserves for himself a remnant in Joshua and Caleb. Though the numbers be few, God will always look out for His faithful few and preserve them as a testimony to Himself. We can know our place is secure in God's hand and no for is greater than our God. We can trust in His care even if all around we see danger and opposition. If you belong to Christ, nothing can separate you. 

We shouldn't be afraid to step out in faith and to go about the work God has set for us to do. We are secure and no enemy can take us off our job until God himself changes our task. 

May God richly bless you as you seek Him and as you seve Him.