And Israel abode in Shittim, and the people began to commit whoredom with the daughters of Moab. And they called the people unto the sacrifices of their gods: and the people did eat, and bowed down to their gods. And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel. And those that died in the plague were twenty and four thousand. Numbers 25:1-3, 9
Steps: 4, 5, 6
God had kept Israel safe and healthy in the desert for 40 years. All of the adults that left Egypt were now died off and only the children remain. God perceives that these people have seen enough of God to trust Him and to be ready to go into Canaan and conquer it. Yet right on the border of going into Canaan Israel is seduced into joining the women of Moab in pagan religious sexual activities. In this experience 24,000 people died. Now that Israel is purified by their own destruction God will try to get them through to the Promised Land.
Prayer for Today: God, it is odd how easily we are distracted from the plan that You have developed for us. Even when You want to give us good things we always seem to find a way to mess it up. Even though tragedies do happen to us, we ask that You will still find ways to deliver us from our addictive behaviors. Help us to be willing to accept Your gifts of grace and mercy. Thank You!
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