Numbers 31

Moses had already known for some time that he would not accompany his people to the promised land.  He had sinned, and there would be consequences.  Nevertheless, God gave him one final victory to show that he was still under grace.  The Moabite Midianites — who had seduced Israel into Baal worship, were wiped out in battle.  This was not only an economic victory. It served to encourage the people as they would be engaged in many battles under Joshua in conquest of the land.  

Our walk in Christ may not be as steady as we want it to be.  We may make mistakes that cost us dearly. But God will still be faithful to himself, and to us.  We should keep expecting the victories that remind us of his faithfulness, even though we cannot presume to be victorious all the time. God’s mercy will triumph over his judgment in the case of his beloved.

LORD, thank you for showing us victories that remind us of your faithfulness.