A Place for Everyone

Scripture
Numbers 10:29-32
Then Moses said to Hobab the son of Reuel the Midianite, Moses' father-in-law, "We are setting out to the place of which the Lord said, 'I will give it to you'; come with us and we will do you good, for the Lord has promised good concerning Israel."  But he said to him, "I will not come, but rather will go to my own land and relatives."  Then he said, "Please do not leave us, inasmuch as you know where we should camp in the wilderness, and you will be as eyes for us.  So it will be, if you go with us, that whatever good the Lord does for us, we will do for you."  This they set out from the mount of the Lord . . . 


Observation
Moses invites 'family' to come with him to the promised land.  He assures Hobab 'it will be good.'  But Hobab declines Moses' invitation and says he will go home to his own land and relatives - to the familiar, the comfortable safe place he calls 'home'.  But Moses doesn't give up!  He pleads with Hobab to 'come with us - you know all about the wilderness and you will be a help to us!  You have a place with us Hobab!   Come on Hobab, you won't regret it; whatever good the Lord does, we will do for you!'  So they go together . . . 


Application
Oh the blessed assurance of knowing Jesus is leading us and loves us so much!  He says, 'Come, and follow me' - but we must not forget to invite our family and friends!  Go and tell them about Jesus, share with them about the goodness of God!  There's a place for everyone!  God has a plan and a future for each one, a life with purpose!  So, reach out to those hesitant to come, and keep asking! 


Prayer
Father, what a great reminder to invite our unsaved family and friends to come join us in our walk with You.  Adventure, blessings, and promises, with a good eternal outcome awaits all those who come to Jesus!  There's a place for everyone in the family of God!