34The Lord said to Moses, ˝Do...

34The Lord said to Moses, "Do not be afraid of him, for I have delivered him into your hands, along with his whole army and his land. Do to him what you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon."

35So they struck him down, together with his sons and his whole army, leaving them no survivors. And they took possession of his land.

- P69

One thing is clear from this narrative: Israel was not looking for a fightwhen they approached Amorite territory. However, the Lord their God hadsomething else in mind. Although Israel had wandered in the wilderness forforty years, these were not meaningless years.  - P70

It was in the wilderness thatthe Lord taught His son, Israel, to trust Him, and the Lord raised from thisnew generation an army of fighting men. This was all necessary for Israelto enter the promised land. This testifies to the incredible wisdom of God.
- P70

The difficulties His people encounter, and even their own failures, cannotthwart His plans. His sovereignty reaches further than our frailties. Knowing this about our God, we as His children can rest assured in His promisethat all things indeed work for the good of those who love Him, those whohave been called according to His purpose (Rom. 8:28). - P70

Dear Jesus, thank you for being on our side in our battle against sin.  - P71

Remindus that You are with us and we do not need to be afraid. Show us how toencourage each other. In Your name, amen. - P71

Israel camps in the plains of Moab. King Balak, fearing their strength, sendsmessengers to Balaam the diviner, asking him to curse Israel. God comes toBalaam and forbids him to go with the messengers.  - P73

Despite Balak‘s repeatedoffers of reward, Balaam refuses to go because God has declared the Israelitesblessed. - P73

Fear and manipulation have been the go-to fraudulent formula from thebeginning. This is the basic tactic which Satan formulated against Adamand Eve. Satan impersonated God, acting as if he had Adam and Eve‘s bestinterest in mind, and he instilled in them the fear of missing out. We allknow the unfortunate end to this story.
- P75

The promises of God, however, are always characterized by securityand peace, for at the heart of God‘s promises is God Himself. Our soulsfind shelter in the fortress of His sovereignty, and we can declare with allthe saints, "Come what may, God is for me, who can be against me?" (SeeRom. 8:31). - P75

Not much has changed since then. The sinful world in rebellion againstGod is never satisfied with being in rebellion alone; it continues to enticemany with false promises of their best interest. But do not be fooled: alife that banks on the promises of the world is always marked by fear andanxiety.  - P75

10The Israelites moved on and...

10The Israelites moved on and camped at Oboth.

11Then they set out from Oboth and camped in Iye Abarim, in the wilderness that faces Moab toward the sunrise.

12From there they moved on and camped in the Zered Valley.

13They set out from there and camped alongside the Arnon, which is in the wilderness extending into Amorite territory. The Arnon is the border of Moab, between Moab and the Amorites.

- P62

Today’s passage mentions stages of Israel’s journey that Moses will elaborate on in the book of Deuteronomy, as he looks back on how God has led them. Here, only the geographical regions are highlighted. What are we to make of this account? - P64

We have learned from earlier chapters that the Israelites always set out or settled down at their God’s orders. And because God is good, how He leads is people is always good. That said, we do not always see the goodness of God’s leading in the moment; this realization often comes as we look back on seasons past. - P64

And as we look back, we begin to notice the necessity of each season. We begin to notice that God had a reason for leading us there. - P64

A special occasion is highlighted here. It was so special that it was markedwith a song of gratitude by Israel. At Beer, water was divinely providedfor the people. Water, which symbolizes nothing short of life for a peopletraveling in the desert, was given to them by their Shepherd. This is whoour God is. He knows our needs as we travel through the seasons He leadsus into. And where He leads, He will also provide.  - P64

We need only to digwells when He tells us to, and to receive when He gives. And after havingdrunk of His gracious provision, our appropriate response should alwaysbe heartfelt worship and thanksgiving. - P64

Father, it is so easy for us to forget that You are our Father. You do not give as an earthly father would, for Your goodness transcends any human goodness. - P64

Help me to trust in Your goodness, and to look to You for my every need. In Jesus’ name, amen. - P64

Israel requests passage through the land of the Amorites, offering peacefulterms. King Sihon refuses, and a battle ensues. Israel defeats Sihon, captureshis cities and occupies the land. They then move on to Bashan, where KingOg challenges them. Israel defeats Og, taking his land as well. - P69

Sitting between China and Russia, Mongolia has only experienced independence from Chinafor less than a hundred years. Since independence, the number of local believers has also beenslowly growing.  - P70

With high rates of crime, alcoholism, and prostitution, the local church has manyopportunities to unite together and minister to the unreached parts of their nation.
Prayer Points-Pray for the Holy Spirit to free those who are stuck in addiction, prostitution, and occult practices.
- Praise God for a steadily growing number of local believers who are passionate about spreadingthe good news of Jesus. - P70

챔버스는 계속 ‘의치적 결단‘을 강조합니다. 좋은 습...

챔버스는 계속 ‘의치적 결단‘을 강조합니다. 좋은 습관을 만드는 첫걸음은 자신에게 명령하며 의지적으로 움직이는 것입니다. "당신이 어떤 길로 가야 하는지를너무나 잘 알면서 그 길을 의심하는 습성을 경계하십시오." "우리는 만사에 하나님의 음성을 경청하는 습관을 길러야 합니다."  - P154

그러나 성령님은 우리를 끊임없이부르시고 인내하시며 설득하십니다. 하나님의 음성에 귀를 기울이는 훈련이 곧신앙인의 가장 큰 첫걸음입니다. - P154

"주저하지 말고 첫 발걸음을 때십시오. 하나님께서 말씀하실 때 마음을 강하게 먹고 말씀대로 당장 믿음으로 행동하십시오." 첫 발걸음을 뗄 때 방해물은 우리의 생각과 걱정에서 파생됩니다. 문제는 애써 결심한 후에 다시 생각하는 것입니다. 겉보기에는 신중해 보이지만, 이는 자신의 행동에 대한 두려움으로 연막전술을 펴는 것에 불과합니다.  - P154

하나님께서 우리에게 말씀하실 때 주저하는 것은 하나님이 주신 은혜를 무효로 만들고, 누리지 못하게 만듭니다. "지나온 다리를 태워버리십시오. 주께서 말씀하신 일을 불가피한 일로 만드십시오."
한줄노트 ‘의심‘이 두려움에서 온다면, ‘신뢰‘는 확신으로 첫걸음을 떼게 합니다. - P154

2 Peter 1:7 NLT
[7] and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love for everyone.
- P155

사랑이 가능하기 위해서는 하나님의 사랑이 오로지 ‘성령‘에 의해 부어져야 합니다. 성령은 우리 안에서 우리 속에 있는 위선과 경건한 척하는 것들을 부숴가십니다.  - P155

그런데 하나님께서는 우리가 사랑할수 없는 사람을 사랑할 수 있도록 우리에게 오십니다. 하나님은 지금까지 많은사람을 사랑하려고 애쓰고 노력했지만 지친 우리에게 오셔서 이렇게 말씀하십니다. "내가 너희를 사랑한 것과 같은 사랑으로 다른 사람에게 보이라"(요 15:12).
- P155

한줄노트 쉽지 않은 ‘그 사랑‘도 성령께서 우리에게 부어주시면 가능합니다. 우리에게는 ‘그 사랑‘을실천하기 위한 훈련이 필요합니다. - P155

 "너희를 대하여 오래 참으사"(벧후 3:9). 우리가 스스로를 바라볼 때 이기심과 경박함. 죄악에도 불구하고 우리를 향한 하나님의 지극한 사랑을깨닫습니다. 우리는 그 깨달음을 통해 세상에 나가 주님이 우리에게 보여주셨던
‘그 사랑‘을 행해야 합니다. "나를 향한 하나님의 사랑은 한이 없습니다. 따라서나를 향하신 하나님의 사랑을 근거로 다른 사람을 사랑해야 합니다."  - P155

Then Israel made this vow to ...

Then Israel made this vow to the Lord: "If you will deliver these people into our hands, we will totally destroy their cities."
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The Lord listened to Israel’s plea and gave the Canaanites over to them. They completely destroyed them and their towns; so the place was named Hormah. - P58

The Israelites quickly forget God’s faithfulness and become impatient. They complain about their journey and speak out against God and against Moses. Their sinful attitude results in God sending venomous snakes among them and many people die of their bite. - P60

When the people realize their error, they ask Moses to pray that God would take the snakes away. Moses does but the people do not receive exactly what they ask for: the snakes do not magically disappear. - P60

Rather, God provides a way for the people to live even after being bitten. They must look at the bronze snake Moses set on a pole to receive salvation. This foreshadows the salvation later to be received by those who look to the crucified Christ for the forgiveness of their sins. - P60

The king of Arad hears about the Israelites coming down the road and decides to attack and capture some of them. The king is asserting his dominance, showing his strength over other nations. Israel, however, turns to God, asking for His help in battle against the Canaanites. - P60

He listens to their plea, and Israel triumphs. - P60

When challenges and attacks come our way, we may feel discouraged and be tempted to give up. However, we should remember that we do not have to fight our battles alone. We have access to a mighty and powerful God who cannot be defeated. - P60

We can turn to Him at any time to ask for help in both big and small challenges. - P60

"It‘s not the pain that transforms us. It‘s Jesus‘s presence in the pain."- Sarah Walton - P60

Heavenly Father, thank you that I can always turn to You no matter what difficulties I face. - P61

When I become impatient and complain to You, please remind me of Your faithfulness, goodness, and grace. In Jesus’ name, amen. - P61

Israel continues its journey through the wilderness, encamping at variouslocations. God provides water for the people at the well of Beer and Israelcommemorates it in song. The Israelites move on into the wilderness, arrivingat the valley in Moab. - P63

So Moses made a bronze snake and put it up on a pole. Then when anyone wasbitten by a snake and looked at the bronze snake, they lived. - Numbers 21:9
Praise Praise God for being the source of our salvation.
Confession Have you been harboring a complaining heart this week? Confess it before Godand receive His forgiveness.
Thanksgiving Thank God for the new life that He offers to all those who look to Jesus forsalvation.
Petition Ask God to make your life a clear reflection of who Jesus is so that many will receivelife in Him through your testimony. - P65

비전은 성품의 문제입니다. 비전은 단 한 번의 결심이...

비전은 성품의 문제입니다. 비전은 단 한 번의 결심이나 계기로 가질 수없습니다. 끊임없이 하나님을 바라보는 사람의 내면에 성품으로 자리 잡는 것입니다.  - P153

나의 능력이 다한 곳에서, 하나님의 능력이 다하지 않았다는 것을 믿는 사람입니다. 혹시 스스로를 너무 작게 생각하고 있지는 않습니까?
한줄노트 올바른 삶의 자세는 하나님을 바라보는 순간들이 모여 비전이 되고, 그 비전이 성품을 이루는 것입니다. - P153

현실에서 별을 보는 사람을 우리는 비전의 사람이라 말합니다. 이 시대에필요한 사람은 바로 현실 가운데서 비전을 보는 성품의 사람입니다. 이러한 성품을 지닌 사람은 늘 긍정적이며 소망을 품고 살아갑니다.  - P153

비전이 없으면
‘묵시(비전)가 없으면, 즉 우리가 일단 하나님을 바라보지않게 되면, 우리는 무절제해지고 제멋대로 행하기 시작합니다." 하나님을 바라보지 않는 것은 삶의 주도권을 내가 가지겠다는 태도입니다. 하나님이 개업하실 여지를 남기지 않는 것입니다. 이는 내 힘으로 무언가를 하겠다는 ‘교만‘에 찬 모습입니다. 이런 태도를 가진다면 점점 영적 내리막길로 갈 수밖에 없습니다.  - P153

이상에 빠진 사람들은 거의 아무것도 하지 않습니다." 이상에 빠진 사람들은 자신이 해야 할 마땅한 의무에 대해 아무것도 하지 않으면서도 스스로를 정당화합니다. 그러나 비전에는 우리를올바른 삶으로 인도하는 힘이 있습니다. 비전 가운데서 영적 동기‘를 부여받고순종하기 때문입니다. ‘이상‘은 자신의 생각입니다. 하나님의 생각이 배제된 인간의 생각은 스스로를 멸망으로 인도합니다.  - P153

2 Peter 1:5, 7 NLT
[5] In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge,
[7] and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love for everyone.
- P154

하나님이 하시는 일과 우리가 해야 할 일
"하나님께서 하시는 일을 우리가할 수 없고 우리가 할 수 있는 일을 하나님께서 하지 않으신다는 사실을 잊지 마십시오." 구원을 받거나 거룩하게 되는 일은 온전히 하나님이 하시는 일입니다.
하지만 ‘좋은 습관‘이나 ‘좋은 성품을 가지는 것은 하나님의 일이 아닙니다.  - P154

챔버스는 계속 ‘의지적 결단‘을 강조합니다. 좋은 습관을 만드는 첫걸음은 자신에게 명령하며 의지적으로 움직이는 것입니다. "당신이 어떤 길로 가야 하는지를너무나 잘 알면서 그 길을 의심하는 습성을 경계하십시오."  - P154

"우리는 만사에 하나님의 음성을 경청하는 습관을 길러야 합니다." 신앙적으로 마땅히 해야 할 바를알고 있으나 실천하지 못하는 경우가 많습니다. 단순히 게을러서일 수도 있고,
영적으로 불확실하기 때문일 수도 있습니다. 그러나 성령님은 우리를 끊임없이부르시고 인내하시며 설득하십니다.  - P154

하나님의 음성에 귀를 기울이는 훈련이 곧신앙인의 가장 큰 첫걸음입니다. - P154

우리에게는 의심하며 시간을 낭비하는 것이 아니라 주저하지 말고 첫걸음을 떼는 태도가 필요합니다. 의심은 무지가 아닌 두려움의 문제일지 모릅니다. 주저하지 말고 첫 발걸음을 떼십시오. 하나님께서 말씀하실 때 마음을 강하게 먹고 말씀대로 당장 믿음으로 행동하십시오."  - P154

첫 발걸음을 뗄 때 방해물은 우리의 생각과 걱정에서 파생됩니다. 문제는 애써 결심한 후에 다시 생각하는 것입니다. 겉보기에는 신중해 보이지만, 이는 자신의 행동에 대한 두려움으로 연막전술을 펴는 것에 불과합니다.  - P154

하나님께서 우리에게 말씀하실 때 주저하는 것은 하나님이 주신 은혜를 무효로 만들고, 누리지 못하게 만듭니다. "지나온 다리를 태워버리십시오. 주께서 말씀하신 일을 불가피한 일로 만드십시오."
- P154

한줄노트 ‘의심‘이 두려움에서 온다면, ‘신뢰‘는 확신으로 첫걸음을 떼게 합니다. - P154