We learn from Deuteronomy 1-8, that God is faithful to His people. God was always there despite the Israelites disobedience. He never gave up on them and continued to direct their course. God love them and was with them, even when they were disobedient.
As believers, we sometimes compromise our relationship with God. We sometimes trust in ourselves, instead of God like the Israelites did. We find ourselves wandering like the Israelites found themselves, when they disobeyed. If we would obey God, He loves us enough to guide us through the wilderness.