Wilderness requires a commitment to God. When God is an option and when Canaan is one of the many things we have to choose from then we will find ourselves in idolatry as the Israelites did in Exodus 32 when they worshiped a golden calf. Let us learn to practice an ever-increasing commitment to God.
God’s love guides. Purpose requires communication with God, action and perseverance. We win by acting on God’s plan in disciplined commitment.
Why was Moses insecure? The Israelites blamed him for every problem that they encountered. If there was not enough food, Moses was to blame. If there was anything wrong, Moses was supposed to fix it and if he couldn’t the Israelites used him as a scapegoat instead of taking responsibility.
When insecurity takes hold of you, hold onto the promises of God by declaring God’s word as Moses did in Numbers 14 when he declared, “Now may the Lord’s strength be displayed.”