“Only do not rebel against the LORD. And do not fear the people of the land, for they are bread for us. Their protection is removed from them, and the LORD is with us; do not fear them.” Numbers 14:9
March 16, 2026
We must remember that changes in life are composed of the actual change itself, the transition, and the outcome. Israel was faced with a change from having been a relatively peaceful people to becoming a nation of warriors and warfare. The opposition was formidable. Israel was later told not to fear the mighty Assyrian army (Isa. 10:24). Change can stir up our fears and worries about the future. Will I have a job? Will I fail? Fear is self-protection and does not advance love for God and others. If allowed, fear can make us content with disobedience and mediocrity. For example, a business loss can bring about significant change. There are debts that have to be paid, a way of life comes to an end, plans for the future have to be altered (travel, retirement). A kind of paralysis can hinder bold steps that need to be taken. Has something changed in your life which presents a range of “what-ifs?” Looking for exits and a non-demanding lifestyle, running from hard decisions, is not the way God wants His spiritual warriors to live. He is sufficient for all our changes in life.
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Reflections:
Has something changed in your life which has caused you to withdraw and become self-protective?
Are there some habits that cater to a least resistance mentality that have crept into your life?