There Is No Place Like Home? (Numbers 14)

Word starts getting out about the Promised Land that was just spied out. The 10 mens opinion is a negative one with a daunting task lieing before the Israelites. It doesn't take long before the people start grumbling against Moses and Aaron (which in leadership is usually the first place people start to complain). In verses 2-4 they start playing out an imaginary scenario based on their fear.

I think it is interesting how fear plays a role in our decision making, these people had a promise from God that He was leading them back to their land (a land flowing with milk and honey). Word comes back that the people who are currently living in the land are much bigger than they are and all of a sudden their thoughts shift to how small they are and what a weak nation they have become in the desert. They play out a scenario where the better of all the options was to go back to Egypt and be slaves once again.

I wonder how many times I allow fear to lead me down a similar decision? How many times do I allow fear to cause me to shrink back and try to play it safe, even though safe is at a fraction of the level God is calling me to live? Fear is a dangerous monster when not dealt with properly. It can be a great motivator or a terrible chain.

Today, take some time and ask yourself where you are allowing fear to lead you.

Heart and Soul,
BAG
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