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Numbers 9:23

Numbers 9:23

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

GOD'S CEASELESS PROVIDENCE A MOTIVE TO PROMPT OBEDIENCE

God's presence with Israel was perpetual (; ). The sign of it in the cloud was given as soon, and was continued as long, as it was needed (, ; ). God's active, providential presence was—

I. A SOURCE OF SAFETY;

II. A GROUND OF FAITH; and therefore,

III. A MOTIVE TO OBEDIENCE.

I. The cloud

II. God showed himself in the cloud for the very purpose of guiding. He took the responsibility out of the hands of the people and Moses that they might have the privilege of trusting (; ). Such a guiding presence we may enjoy by the aid of God's written counsels, providential acts, and inward monitions (, , , ). See how these three are combined in the narrative ().

III., is very emphatic. They obeyed even if at times the journey was very arduous (), or the halt very tedious (), or the start was sudden, as when a midnight alarm of the trumpets was a sign that the cloud had begun to move (). Hence we learn

HOMILIES BY D. YOUNG

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