The Israelites have come to the end of a long, long journey. They had wandered in the wilderness for forty years and now have come to the valley of their dreams. Finally, after years of false starts, dark detours, and dashed hopes, they have come to the land which God had promised.

They could have toiled out of the wilderness in forty days, but took forty years because of discontent, disbelief, and disobedience. But now God was willing, because they were willing, to move them into a paradise oasis - a land flowing with milk and honey. There's nothing like milk and honey after years of rock salt, well water, and quail gizzard.

The people of Israel were ready to move forward because they had a new leader named Joshua. Now they were ready to be led and trusted Joshua to lead them onwards. This …