Numbers 13 / Psalm 40

Numbers 13

1 - 24 Spies Sent into Canaan

The Lord tells Moses to send a recon mission into Canaan, which he is giving to the Israelites. Moses sends the head of each tribe.

25 - 33 The Report of the Spies

Forty days later the spies return and tell of a land of milk and honey - but there are strong men there. Caleb suggests they occupy the land even though they're like grasshoppers to the giants in the land.

Psalm 40

Thanksgiving for Deliverance and Prayer for Help

1 - 3 The psalmist praises the lord for his deliverance. "I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry" (1).

4 - 8 Trust in the Lord! "Happy are those who make the Lord their trust, who do not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after false gods" (4)

9 - 12 The psalmist hasn't withheld the good news, so he asks the Lord not withhold His blessings.

13 - 17 The psalmist asks the Lord to be pleased with him and to strike his enemies. He wishes God to help those who seek him: "But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation say continually, "Great is the Lord!" (16)