War is a terrible event but it has been that way since the Garden. Men lead into battle and many do not return home. Moses gave men several opportunities to not go and they are listed here. A new house, a new vineyard, engagement to a woman. In all of them, many were just fearful and rightly so. War is never pleasant and often the soldiers pay with their lives to protect the innocent. Today we have those who are pacifists but in this passage God called the men to go and reminded them to not be afraid for He would be with them.
What lesson are we to learn from this? God calls us to do hard things and many times we pay with our lives. What has God called you to do that might mean you will have to sacrifice your life? Are you prepared? Are you fearful? Will you trust God in the battle and beyond?
