1 Corinthians 1:9 God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
For many years the Israelites wandered through the desert; I still cannot get my head round the logistics of so many people wandering through the desert with tents!
But God made a promise and was keeping it. The people, however, broke their promise to follow Him on a few occasions; but God kept His promise!
We have hope because we believe in the promises of God; the promises which stand firm and true, no matter what!