Wilderness wandering” refers to the plight of the Israelites due to their disobedience
and unbelief. Nearly 3,500 years ago, the Lord
delivered His people from Egyptian bondage as
described in Exodus, chapters 1–12. They were to
take possession of the land God had promised their
forefathers, a land “flowing with milk and honey” (Exodus 3:. Prior to entry, however, they became convinced they could not oust the current
inhabitants of the land, even though God told them
they could. Their lack of belief in God’s word and
promises brought forth the wrath of God. He cursed
them with forty years of wilderness wandering until
the unbelieving generation died off, never stepping foot in the Promised Land.
A seven-year famine was responsible for God’s
chosen people ending up in Egypt. Initially, they
flourished under the leadership of Joseph, number
two in charge of the country after Pharaoh. “Then a
new king, who did not know about Joseph, came to power in Egypt” (Exodus 1:, and soon, “the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites” (Exodus 1:12). For the next several centuries the Israelites were enslaved by the Egyptians who “worked
them ruthlessly” (Exodus 1:13). Eventually, God heard their cries (Exodus 2:23-25) and sent Moses and Aaron to rescue them. After enduring the last
of the ten plagues—the death of the firstborn males
—Pharaoh finally agreed to release the Israelites.
Upon their arrival at Kadesh Barnea, which
bordered the Promised Land of Canaan, they sent
out twelve spies to survey the land and its people (Numbers 13:18-25). They returned after forty days of exploration. Ten of the spies had a bad
report: “We can’t attack those people; they are
stronger than we are…All the people we saw were
of great size…We seemed like grasshoppers in our
own eyes” (Numbers 13:31-33). Only Joshua and Caleb dissented (Numbers 14:6-7). Believing the report of the ten doubters, the people lost heart
and rebelled. They “raised their voices and wept
aloud,” grumbling against Moses and Aaron,
saying, “If only we had died in Egypt! Or in this
desert! Why is the LORD bringing us to this land
only to let us fall by the sword” (Numbers 14:1-2, emphasis added).
Then the Lord said to Moses, “How long will they
refuse to believe in me, in spite of all the miraculous
signs I have performed among them? I will strike
them down with a plague and destroy
them” (Numbers 14:11). However, Moses once again interceded for his people and turned away
the wrath of God (Numbers 14:13-20). Although God did forgive them, He decided that “not one of
them will ever see the land I promised on oath to
their forefathers. No one who has treated me with
contempt will ever see it” (Numbers 14:23). Rather, they would suffer by wandering in the wilderness
for forty years, one year for each of the forty days
they explored the land (Numbers 14:34). Furthermore, God would give them what they
asked for: “I will do the very things I heard you say:
In this desert your bodies will fall, every one of you
twenty years old or more” (Numbers 14:28-29). Additionally, the ten men who had given the bad
report were struck down and died of a plague
before the Lord (Numbers 14:37). Only Joshua and Caleb survived, the two faithful spies who believed
God’s promise to give the land over to them.
God had promised them victory. The land He
commanded them to go in and take was already
theirs; they simply had to trust and obey, but this
they did not do. God will never lead us where His grace cannot provide for us or His power cannot
protect us. Indeed, the Israelites had seen the
powerful hand of God at work during the plagues
and miracles of the Exodus. Yet, like many people,
they walked by sight and not by faith, and their
unbelief displeased God. “Without faith it is impossible to please God” (Hebrews 11:6). Their failure to believe in God’s word kept them from
entering the Promised Land. This truth has never
changed.

Yes....that faith aspect is soooo important.
First one must believe that He is....and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him (Heb 11:6).
Mindsets are so important....what we think and believe affects our choices oftentimes.
The Israelites didn't have to wander for 40 years. They chose not to enter Canaan due to their "unbelief". They didn't believe (so it didn't happen)....they also murmured & complained.
If only they had possesed the faith ofJoshua & Caleb....the only 2 that made it in! Faith & works put in action!
That also shows that God (although He died so all could have a right to the tree of life) also will not force people to choose Him.
They must make a choice.
Good thread....

Phileamon12:
Wilderness wandering” refers to the plight of the Israelites due to their disobedience
and unbelief. Nearly 3,500 years ago, the Lord
delivered His people from Egyptian bondage as
described in Exodus, chapters 1–12. They were to
take possession of the land God had promised their
forefathers, a land “flowing with milk and honey” (Exodus 3:How long will they
refuse to believe in me, in spite of all the miraculous
signs I have performed among them? I will strike
them down with a plague and destroy
them” (Numbers 14:11). However, Moses once again interceded for his people and turned away
the wrath of God (Numbers 14:13-20). Although God did forgive them, He decided that “not one of
them will ever see the land I promised on oath to and not by their
unbelief displeased God. “Without faith it is impossible to please God” (Hebrews 11:6). Their failure to believe in God’s word kept them from
entering the Promised Land. This truth has never
changed.

Which civilization wanted Egypt down, which Alexandrian school of thought supported it. When u find the two ,your pine shall vibrate faster.