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I. GOD'S PEOPLE ARE TRAVELLING TO THE CELESTIAL CANAAN.

1. The journey —

(1)  Commences in the day of conversion.

(2)  Is continued by the soul advancing in the knowledge and love of God.

(3)  Terminates at death.

2. The place to which they are journeying. This is the celestial Canaan; which is —

(1)  A land of rest.

(2)  A land of riches and prosperity.

(3)  A land prepared for and promised to God's spiritual Israel.

II. GOD'S PEOPLE FEEL IT THEIR DUTY TO INVITE OTHERS TO JOURNEY WITH THEM TO THE PROMISED LAND. Hence they say, "Come thou with us," &c.

1. That there are many who are not in the way to this goodly land.

2. That there is room and freedom for more in the way to heaven.

3. That God's people are anxious that others should join them in their way to heaven.

4. God's people use their influence to prevail with those around them to accompany them to heaven. They practically invite them, by amiableness of disposition, sweetness of temper, righteousness of life; and thus allure them by the excellencies they manifest, and constrain them to glorify our Father who is in heaven.

III. GOD'S PEOPLE HAVE GOOD REASONS TO ASSIGN WHY THOSE AROUND SHOULD GO WITH THEM TO THE GOODLY LAND. The reasons in the text are two: "We will do you good"; and, "The Lord hath spoken good concerning Israel." The first is a human reason, and therefore limited. The second is a Divine reason, and unlimited.

1. There is the promise of benevolent help.

2. There is the good declaration of God concerning Israel. "The Lord hath spoken good." What has He not said? Has He not given the most precious promises and the most gracious assurances?Learn:

1. The present state of God's people. It is a journeying state. This is the time of their toil and suffering.

2. The happiness of God's people. Children of God, heirs of eternal life, expectants of the glory that shall be revealed.

3. The true wisdom of those who are without. To accompany God's people on their heavenly pilgrimage.

(J. Burns, D. D.)

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KJV: And Moses said unto Hobab, the son of Raguel the Midianite, Moses' father in law, We are journeying unto the place of which the LORD said, I will give it you: come thou with us, and we will do thee good: for the LORD hath spoken good concerning Israel.

WEB: Moses said to Hobab, the son of Reuel the Midianite, Moses' father-in-law, "We are journeying to the place of which Yahweh said, 'I will give it to you.' Come with us, and we will treat you well; for Yahweh has spoken good concerning Israel."