While it was natural for them to turn their thoughts toward the “good and spacious ” land“ flowing with milk and honey ” that they would soon receive, the realization of their dreams depended on their love for Jehovah, their listening to his voice, and their sticking to him.
אך כדי שחלומותיהם יתגשמו היה עליהם לאהוב את יהוה, לשמוע בקולו ולדבוק בו (‏ שמות ג ’: 8‏).