📖 Based on Numbers 21 | Thursday 3rd July 2025
✍️ By Eric Otchere | http://www.livingourbible.com
Introduction
After a chapter marked by sorrow and setbacks, Numbers 21 shines with stories of victory, healing, and advancement. The Israelites, learning from past failures, begin to lean more fully on God. And as they do, they experience breakthroughs—spiritually and militarily. This chapter reminds us that faith in God always leads to progress.
God never intended for His people to remain stagnant. When we turn to Him, trust His voice, and obey His direction, He leads us forward with power and purpose.
“Faith in God always leads to progress.”
1. God Gives Victory Over the Canaanites
📖 “Then Israel made a vow to the Lord… The Lord listened to Israel’s plea and gave the Canaanites over to them.” — Numbers 21:2–3
The people faced a fierce enemy, but instead of giving in to fear, they called on the Lord. In response, He handed the Canaanites over to them. This was a turning point—they were finally learning to rely on God rather than grumble.
📝 Lesson: When we seek God first, He gives us victory. (See Matthew 6:33)
“When we seek God first, He gives us victory.”
2. Healing Comes Through Looking Up
📖 “Moses made a bronze snake and put it up on a pole… anyone who looked at it lived.” — Numbers 21:9
When the people complained again, poisonous snakes entered their camp. But God offered a remedy—a bronze serpent lifted high. Those who looked up in faith were healed. This foreshadowed Christ, who would be lifted on the cross to bring eternal healing. (See John 3:14–15)
📝 Lesson: Healing comes when we stop looking around in fear and start looking up in faith.
“Healing comes when we stop looking around in fear and start looking up in faith.”
3. Progress Through God’s Presence
📖 “Then the Israelites moved on and camped…” — Numbers 21:10–20
The Israelites traveled steadily toward their destination, recording their journey in songs and celebrations. Every step was guided by God. Even through unknown territories, they kept moving forward.
📝 Lesson: Your journey with God may not be easy, but it is always forward. (See Psalm 23:3)
“Your journey with God may not be easy, but it is always forward.”
4. God Gives Victory Over the Amorites and King Og
📖 “So Israel captured all the cities of the Amorites… Then they turned and went up along the road to Bashan…” — Numbers 21:25, 33
With divine strength, Israel defeated King Sihon of the Amorites and King Og of Bashan—both powerful enemies. These victories proved that no enemy is too strong when God is on your side.
📝 Lesson: If God is with you, no obstacle can stand against you. (See Romans 8:31)
“If God is with you, no obstacle can stand against you.”
Conclusion
Numbers 21 is a testimony of renewed trust and resulting triumph. The people looked up, moved forward, and overcame great challenges because God was leading them.
“God wants you to make progress. Step forward—He’s already gone ahead of you.”
Take Action
Are you stuck or feeling stagnant in your spiritual life?
➡️ Look up to Jesus.
➡️ Call on the Lord in every battle.
➡️ Move forward in faith.
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God wants you to make progress. Step forward—He’s already gone ahead of you.
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