1. God's provision for 40 years in the desert (1-7)

God directed the people toward the wilderness where they wandered for 40 years. Still, God watched over them and was with them, so they did not lack a thing. Their wilderness training was God's disciplinary love for them.

2. Begin to take possession of the land (24-25)

God gave lands to Esau (descendants of Jacob) and to Moab and Ammon (descendants of Lot), which Israel could not have. So, they were not to harass them or provoke them to war. They had to pay for the food and water they took from these lands. The time had come to take possession of the land. Still, Israel had to fight for it. God would make all the nations fear them. God would give them the land he promised them.


Application: Lord, thank you for your provision and direction. I trust and follow you in Jesus' name.
One Word: Trust God's provision; follow God's directions