Numbers 33:1-56
33:1-49 The children of Israel's journey from Egypt is written.
33:50-56 God speaks through Moses instructions for the children of Israel before their conquest of Canaan:
- God commands the children of Israel to complete clear the land of corruption and idol-worship. This land is about to be a holy land, full of faithful children of the true God. The true God who represents justice, truth, compassion, and purity. The children of Israel are instructed to completely remove any evidence or remnants of the previous corrupt-lifestyle.
- God commands the children of Israel to divide the land evenly among them, according to their sizes. Larger tribes require a larger allotment of land, smaller tribes require smaller space. There is to be no partiality among them; each tribe receives it's fair share.
- God reminds the children of Israel (us) to remain with Him. We do not want to be in opposition to God, as the Canaanites were (look at what is about to happen to them)! God delivers His children. Blesses them with His presence, love and guidance. Blesses with home and health and provision. In essence, the children of Israel are cautioned to remember (and be inspired by) the long journey God has taken them on. Out of enslavement into freedom in a beautiful, fertile land.
- Spoiler alert: As many humans do, some of the children of Israel will take their blessing for granted and even altogether abandon God, forgetting all He has done for them. Therefore, God is right to begin this next journey cautioning them.
- We should learn from this advice from God. For when we decide to build a life with Him as our foundation, it is important that we clear all of the distractions out. In every aspect of our lives, we need to make room for Him. His word. His will.
