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Daily Devotion: Numbers 14:8-9 (2)

Numbers 14:8-9     "If the LORD delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and honey. (9)  Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not."

 We saw the background for this yesterday. Today will be a brief, but very important principle.  Why does God allow storms and struggles in our lives? I'm not going to pretend that I know the fullness of that answer, but I believe at least a partial answer is found in these verses.

 "they are bread for us"

 First, it is a part of life. Jesus told us, "In this world, you shall have tribulation." But most important, struggles will strengthen.  If we look at them as an opportunity to rest upon the Lord. 

 "the LORD is with us" He has promised never to leave us. Lean heavily upon Him. Depend upon Him. Trust Him. Follow Him. His love is incredible!

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