Numbers 21:10-35  "Now the sons of Israel moved out.... "   Something changed.  Perhaps the last of the unbelieving generation  had passed away.. perhaps the conquest of the Canaanites finally made Israel realized that the Lord was really with them and was giving them the land...  but, something changed.  

Israel traveled from place to place and they fought.  They conquered and claimed land and moved into cities and villages. The Lord was with them and they were actively involved in the battles, but it was the Lord who was giving them victory. The time was drawing near.. and they would soon be ready to enter the land that the Lord had promised to Abraham. 

What an encouragement!  Even in the long struggle.. and the many rebellious actions, even while they complained and disobeyed, even when they showed unbelief and had no gratitude.. the Lord never forsook them.  He did punish those who rebelled.. but He did keep His promise to Abraham. His descendants would live in the land that was promised. 

We often struggle.. we are sometimes rebellious.. we complain and disobey.. we don't believe or trust the Lord as we should.. and we often neglect to give thanks.  Not just in words.. but with all of our hearts.. showing our gratitude for the grace.. the abundant and amazing grace of our Lord.. Who will never leave us or forsake us. 

Father in heaven, we have seen the glory of Your grace.. we have come to know the Savior, our Lord Jesus who came to love us with the Divine love from heaven. We bow at Your feet and express our love with thankful hearts.. in His Name. Amen