How does God's command in Numbers 21:34 encourage us to face our fears? The Setting at Bashan Numbers 21:34: “But the LORD said to Moses, ‘Do not fear him, for I have delivered him into your hand, along with all his people and his land. Do to him what you did to Sihon king of the Amorites, who reigned in Heshbon.’” God’s Timeless Command: “Do Not Fear” • A direct, present-tense imperative—fear is not an option for God’s people. • Given before the battle, not after, showing courage is rooted in God’s word, not visible circumstances. • God links His command to a promise (“I have delivered him”), turning a daunting future into a guaranteed outcome. How This Encourages Us Today 1. God Still Speaks With Authority • Psalm 33:9—“For He spoke, and it came to be.” • When God says “Do not fear,” His voice carries the same creative power that formed the cosmos. 2. God Still Guarantees Outcomes • Romans 8:31—“If God is for us, who can be against us?” • Victory is not self-confidence but God-confidence. 3. God Still Rehearses Past Faithfulness • “Do to him what you did to Sihon”—the Lord points Moses back to a recent win to bolster fresh courage. • Psalm 77:11—“I will remember the works of the LORD.” • Our journals of answered prayer become weapons against future fear. Three Anchors for Courage • Promise—“I have delivered him” (completed action). • Presence—“The LORD said to Moses” (a personal word, not a generic slogan). • Past Performance—previous victory over Sihon proves God’s track record. Practical Ways to Face Fear • Name the Giant: Identify today’s “Og of Bashan” (financial strain, illness, opposition). • Speak God’s Word Aloud: Isaiah 41:10; 2 Timothy 1:7; Joshua 1:9. • Recall Past Deliverances: List moments when God intervened. • Act in Obedience: Israel still marched north; courage grows while moving forward. • Stay in Community: Moses heard God, but Israel fought together—share fears with trusted believers (Hebrews 10:24-25). Living the Command The same God who disarmed Moses’ fear stands unchanged. When He says, “Do not fear,” He simultaneously supplies the reason, the resources, and the record of His faithfulness. Step forward—the victory is already written. |
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