1Cor 10:1-13

We need to understand, as it says in verse 11, that these things are written for us and not for the Israelites of that dispensation. And now, as we read God's Word, this text is no longer for the Corinthian believers but is directed at us.

Contemplate on what the Lord is telling us here. Although a huge number of Israelites were delivered from Egypt, and experienced God's miraculous power, "with many of them God was not well pleased". It is important to note that though they experienced Christ's presence (verse 4) they sinned to such an extent that they "were overthrown in the wilderness".

Think of the time when Moses sent 12 spies into Canaan to bring a report. All the spies agreed that it was a wonderful, abundantly fruitful land. But 10 of them vehemently declared that the giants and fortresses were too strong. They influenced the masses even when the 2 (Joshua and Caleb) spoke with faith in God's power to give them the victory. The vast majority sided with the unbelief and pessimism of the 10 faithless spies. This wasn't the first time they complained and rebelled. Some of their acts of rebellion are mentioned in the text and there were many other occassions when they murmured and roused the wrath of God.

This is recorded for us to learn lessons from what happened to them. We can broaded verse 11 and accept that the whole Bible is written for us. It is God's letter to you. Shouldn't it be very precious to you? Not a day should go by where you are not busy with God's Word, reading, absorbing and obeying His Word to you.