Deuteronomy 1:42-43 ” But the Lord said to me, ‘Tell them, Do not go up and fight, because I will not be with you. You will be defeated by your enemies.’ So I told you, but you would not listen. You rebelled against the Lord’s command and in your arrogance you marched up into the hill country. “

Moses was speaking to a defiant and rebellious Israel in the desert wilderness after they had returned from a disastrous battle with the Amorites.  The enemy had chased the Jewish army down the hillside like a swarm of bees…beating them back…resulting in heavy casualties.  The old saying, “I’d rather ask for forgiveness than ask permission,”  just doesn’t work with God!  Anytime we think we know more than God, we’re treading on thin ice…and anytime we act on it,  we too will be marching out minus God’s blessing.

Author: kezha1

A Christian mother, grandmother, and retired nurse living in Illinois. Called into a ministry of encouraging others to find their ultimate plan and purpose in life through Christ. View all posts by kezha1