Friday, December 4 There was not a man left of them except Caleb the son of Jephunneh and Joshua the son of Nun.​—Num. 26:65.

[Ella Mentry]

Friday, December 4

There was not a man left of them except Caleb the son of Jephunneh and Joshua the son of Nun.—Num. 26:65.

 

The Israelites had many reasons for showing appreciation. They were freed from slavery after Jehovah brought the Ten Plagues on Egypt. Then God saved them from disaster by destroying the entire Egyptian army in the Red Sea. The Israelites were so grateful that they sang a victory song of praises to Jehovah. But did they remain grateful? When the Israelites encountered new challenges, they soon forgot about all the good things Jehovah had done for them. They then revealed their lack of appreciation. (Ps. 106:7) How? “The entire assembly of the Israelites began to murmur against Moses and Aaron”—in reality, murmuring against Jehovah. (Ex. 16:2, 8) He was disappointed with the ungrateful attitude his people showed. He later foretold that this entire generation of Israelites would perish in the wilderness, with the exception of Joshua and Caleb.—Num. 14:22-24. w19.02 17 ¶12-13

[Alexa]

Let's not hope to forget what Jehovah has done for us. Also, let us not let ourselves do nothing to appreciate Jehovah's blessings. We had Jehovah as a merciful and forgiving Father who helps us by his holy spirit.