Deuteronomy Chp 3:1-11
God's might is clearly infinite...yet at the same time it is thoughtful, reinforcing the notion that any violence or destruction that comes from God is part of larger plan.
As part of His plan, the Israelites took all of Bashan, there were no survivors, and all of the fortifications of these cities were destroyed.
All these cities were fortified with high walls and with gates and bars, and there were also a great many unwalled villages. 6 We completely destroyed them, as we had done with Sihon king of Heshbon, destroying every city—men, women and children. (verses5-6)
At the same time, provision (food) was NOT destroyed.
7 But all the livestock and the plunder from their cities we carried off for ourselves. (verse 7)
What is interesting here is that God did not leave the fortifications because, in my view, He wanted the Israelites to come to Him for protection. Additionally, without knowing what was going on in the heads of the Israelites, I would imagine that they would have probably found it very taxing if they were to worry about food, considering how they worried about this constantly earlier in their wanderings through the desert. God, however, I suspect, sensed this and took care of provision. God is deliberate, thoughtful, all knowing, and His plan is great!
My Prayer: Lord, I have seen with my own eyes how you have transformed my life and my heart and so far what you have revealed to me - in terms of your plan for my life - is awesome. You are an awesome God! Forgive me for my neglect of prayer - I am really struggling with this. Help me with this please and help me continue to seek you for all things and to trust in you completely.
