DAILY READINGS: 1 Chronicles 6:1-81; Ezekiel 8:1-9:11; John 2:1-22
Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings; Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, And all the kingdoms of Canaan. Psalm 135:10-11
Before entering Canaan, God prepared Israel for their warfare by granting victory over two kings, Sihon and Og. His historic judgments against them also warned unbelievers like Rahab to flee His wrath (Josh. 2:10) by trusting the Lord. God’s dealings in history assured Israel of His present help in trials. The Bible uses their defeat to proclaim God’s power and providential faithfulness towards His people. As the hymn says: “We’ll praise Him for all that is past and trust Him for all that’s to come.” —K. R. Keyser
The way was right their hearts to prove, to make God’s glory known;
And show His wisdom, pow’r, and love, engag’d to save His own. —Newton