In Deuteronomy Chapter 1 vrs 20
The Israelites reached the land that God was giving them. God placed the land in front of them, God said go and occupy it, don't be afraid and don't be discouraged.
I believe the Israelites went wrong when they decided to send scouts to explore the land. God didn't say send scouts, He said, I am giving you this land, Go and occupy it. Don't be afraid, don't be discouraged.
Israel rebelled against God by refusing to go in. We should never be afraid when God tells us to do a thing, it is the Lord God who goes before us, He prepares the way before us. He will fight for us.
When you don't know what to do