Victory in the Hand of the Lord Numbers 21: 1-3

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vs.l 1) The enemy is not a willing opponent, does not want to yield up 

claimed territory. 

(king Arad ... fought against Israel) 

vs.2 2) God's people must be committed to victory through the Lord. 

(and Israel vowed a vow unto the Lord) 

vs.2 3) God's people must believe God will establish victory. 

(if thou wilt indeed deliver this people into my hand,) 

vs.2 4) God is interested in spoiling the enemy's goods. 

(then I will utterly destroy their cities.) 

vs.3 5) God hears a voice of faith uniting against the enemy's work. 

(and the Lord hearkened to the voice of Israel,) 

vs.3 6) God demonstrates victory lies in His hand alone. 

(and delivered up the Caananites; and they utterly destroyed them and their cities:) 

vs.3 7) God leaves a reminder in the hearts of men of His victories. 

(and He called the name of the place Hormah-meaning destruction.)