What more did they need? We must adjust our lives to the Bible never the Bible to our lives. We must make the first move--speak a kind word, ask forgiveness, pay some of what we owe. Instead of following Gods Word, we continue trying to find our own way. The best choice is clear. Every promise of God comes with an eternal guarantee. Daniels excitement underscores an important spiritual aspect of parenting. Because the Lord is watching over us, we dont have to fear the dangers around us. God humbled these people, suffered them to hunger, and fed them, all for the same purpose; that they might know that their life depended, not upon position, or bread, or hunger, but upon Himself. How can we expect our great Master to bless us in our business if we oppress those who serve us? I was just giving the garden a chance to express itself. (Our Daily Walk). Even when God seems distant, He's not. I can't even pray. We invariably make mistakeswe certainly fail, and we will surely die. Like Moses, Moody had seen the Promised Land and then peacefully "fallen asleep" in the arms of God! Our riches are beyond the sea; our city with firm foundations lies on the other side the river; gleams of glory from the spirit-world cheer our hearts, and urge us onward. It's healthy to be inquisitive, but it isn't healthy to obsess over matters that don't really matter. Such an uncaring attitude toward society's outcasts and the poor has no support in Scripture. ", Why does God command us to love and worship Him alone? The Christian may be sinking under trouble from within through fierce conflict, but even then he cannot be brought so low as to be beyond the reach of the everlasting armsthey are underneath him; and, while thus sustained, all Satans efforts to harm him avail nothing. So it is in life that sometimes God has to break up the happy conditions to which we have been accustomed from our birth, and drive us forth. God has determined the limits of acceptable behavior, but he gives us the freedom to accept or defy those limits. When asked which of these commandments is the most important, Jesus (quoting Deuteronomy 6:4-5 and Leviticus 19:18) said to love the Lord your God and love your neighbor (Mark 12:30-31). Being before us and with us, He will never withdraw His help. We live in fear of the time when our loved ones will be called away by death. John and Lisa Bevere. If no specific command is given, there are principles to guide us. But suppose the child disobeys. Lets pray that it doesnt. Jonah Out of love, we serve Him with all our heart and with all our soulrather than merely out of duty (v.12). Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD (Deuteronomy 6:4). This section sums up the general stipulations section of the book of Deuteronomy (Deuteronomy 5-11). O teach me, Lord, that I may teach The precious things Thou dost impart; And wing my words, that they may reach The hidden depths of many a heart. 30.11, Continuing his discourse concerning the covenant, Moses uttered words thrilling with tenderness, and urgent in their appeal. 21.23, The reference was to a man who for sin had been put to death, and whose body had been impaled on a tree or a stake, and thus exposed as a warning to other evil-doers. (Spugeon - Daily Help). "Yes," the sculptor replied. Deuteronomy 33:27. Douglas Burton-Christie decided to walk the last few miles to his spiritual retreat at an Egyptian monastery. Our Lord Jesus puts it in another shape. Then another, and another. Im learning from Him how to live life, how to love, and how to make it a permanent part of my being. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven (Matt. That principle should be practiced by the citizens of Christs kingdom. Father's Day Sermon Sermon Central Its supreme value is its revelation of the need for the Priest and the Gospel. Finally, in 1921, a professor from the University of Pennsylvania said he had broken the manuscripts code: it was the work of Roger Bacon, the thirteenth-century inventor. Joshua Some lessons are best learned through trials and understood in perspective. IN the presence of a great work or a great warfare, here is a text which should help us to buckle on our harness. And that's true for every child of God. Help us, Lord, not to be just hearers of the Word; help us to be doers as well. More than one-half of the worlds people live below the internationally defined poverty line of less than $2.00 a day. He said it well, Surely I have taught you statutes and judgments that you should act according to them (v.5). Sper. Strike home in the name of the God of holiness, and by faith grasp His salvation. In the overcoming of the flesh we find life and peace. As we talk about who God is, what He has done for us, and how He desires our love and obedience, our lives can become primers to the next generation. When that curse was accomplished and witnessed, the sign was to cease ; then let the man be buried, and that burial be the sign that the curse was sufficient. Therefore, He doesnt give us answers to all the whys of His ways. 23.7, Here, again we are brought face to face with this same element of compassion and mercy in the righteousness of God. What they knew is what He had revealed. When people are asked what they look for in a church, their number-one response is friendliness. As thy days, so shall thy strength be I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me, He will not impose upon you one needless burden. "But Preacher," she protested, "where would I fall to?" WHEN an accountant for a certain business committed suicide, people who knew him tried to discover a reason. We seem to think that Gods treasury can only be opened by a great prophet like Elijah, but it is not so, for this promise is to all the faithful in Israel and, indeed, to each one of them. THE blessings of the tribes are ours; for we are the true Israel who worship God in the spirit, and have no confidence in the flesh. The man was not accursed of God because he was hanged on a tree. Their friends saw their own children graduate from high school, but these parents were deprived of that joy. 3:1 JND). He knew they would be tempted to become ungrateful after they were prospering in the Promised Land. After 40 years in the wilderness, with the Promised Land finally in sight, Moses challenged Gods people to remember a lesson from those years: He humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna , that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord (Dt. (Prov. A dreamer of dreams: Dreams can be from God (as in Numbers 12:6, or in Genesis 37:5-11 ), or they can be false prophesies (as in Jeremiah 23:25-26 ). Numbers As it turned out, God had placed the American land mass the distance from Europe that Columbus thought Cathay would be. Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet; Lest we forget--lest we forget! James We are to serve with gladness of heart. The answer to all these arguments is that he should look upon himself as being expendable. There were reasons why there should be separation from them, but there was to be no hatred, no contempt. Deuteronomy 7 contains a far more serious warning. God clearly elects individuals to salvation, but they must enter in at the strait gate. It is so easy to talk about doing more than we actually do and to speak about truth were not living by. Its apparent message to us, while very true, is soon multiplied by other messages, just as true and complementing the first. If we mind the things of the Spirit, we shall live. Lot was not safe in Sodom though in a circle of friends. his future is as sure as the promises of God! As I was reading the words of todays text from Deuteronomy, I recalled an old song written by Ada Habershon. Deuteronomy 28:12 New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95) 12 "The Lord will open for you His good storehouse , the heavens , to give rain to your land in its season and to bless all the work of your hand ; and you shall lend to many nations , but you shall not borrow . Had he not borne the burden of a stubborn and stiff-necked people for 40 years? An idol is anything that takes the place of God. He whose life is one even and smooth path, will see but little of the glory of the Lord, for he has few occasions of self-emptying, and hence, but little fitness for being filled with the revelation of God. We know it is the Lord, coming alongside to help. We can be certain that the Lord will do the same for us when we are afraid. The eternal God is thy refuge. Deuteronomy 33:27 (Morning and Evening). And yet how the false idea persists! The student said it was secular rock. And it won't be able to help us when our plans shatter, our health fails, or death beckons. Text: Deuteronomy 28:1-2. Sometimes the Christian life boils down to the uncommon expression of common virtues. Remember now your Creator before the difficult days come. Deuteronomy 10:19. But he also stressed the importance of obedience to Gods commands as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. Here is how it works! 2:9-12). One of the few large buildings left intact was the Imperial Hotel in Tokyothe creation of Frank Lloyd Wright. Deut. But the words become far more searching when they are interpreted by the context. In their reaping of their corn, their beating of their olive-trees, their gathering of their grapes, they were to remember those less privileged than themselves; and remembering, they were to relax the strict measure of their own rights, as they left something behind them for others. Prudence arranges the saving, liberality directs the spending, gratitude maintains consecration, and praise sweetens enjoyment. First-century Christians carried this spirit into their observance of the Lord's Day. What refreshing, what growth, what perfume, what life there is in us when the dew is about! (G Campbell Morgan - Life Applications from Every Chapter of the Bible). We see this all through the inspired volume, from cover to cover. He told the Israelites: Do not shut your hand from your poor brother, but open your hand wide to him (Deut. Remembering Gods goodness puts a song in your heart. THE blessings of the law are not cancelled. (Our Daily Bread). When life is going well we too need to beware of self-deception. God has a heart for the poor. Hart. Lord, when Im troubled by the insult of another, help me to let go of my desire for revenge. Lorraine Petersen became the Sun-Maid Raisin Girl in 1915, appearing in a red bonnet, holding a basket of the fruit. 32:35). The Lord desires that His people both fear and love Him too. It's time for the lazy days of summer to give way to the busy days of fall. Hidden. Oh, open your heart to His precious Word; Drink deeply its treasures rare. Children do not learn to love and obey God only by what we say. During the celebration of the Chinese New Year, it is customary to use certain words in print and conversation. His love to us is no passing fancy, but the carrying out of an eternal purpose. David C. McCasland (Our Daily Bread) (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. And you know, I believe that if you fall down upon those everlasting arms, it is sure and certain that you will never fall through them." Gods will seemed like a needle in a haystack. Three hundred miles later, at the nearest store, they acquired supplies and returned for the families. God had given to them, and He wanted them to give generously enough to supply whatever was sufficient for the need (v.8). De Haan. There must be corroboration at the mouth of another. You shall love the Lord your God. Thank God, then, if you have been led by a rough road: it is this which has given you your experience of Gods greatness and lovingkindness. Yes, "send me a man who reads" and especially one who rates the Bible as the most treasured Book in his library. The first one is m. I pick up things. In the past, they say, people believed that the mind should rule the heart, but science has now discovered the opposite to be true. This month as we are thinking about our children returning to the grade schools and higher institutions of learning, how important it is to remind ourselves not to neglect their spiritual education. Deuteronomy 32:7-12 Reframing The Picture, As an eagle stirs up its nest, spreading out its wings, so the Lord alone led [Jacob]. 12.7, These words occur amid the most careful and urgent instructions on the matter of worship, as it was to be observed by these people when they came into the land. Choosing to ignore his advice, they followed Hastings and became casualties of horrendous misdirection in the mountains and massive snows in the Sierra. When we no longer feel close to Him, our hearts may grow cold. In todays text, Moses reminded the Israelites that the commands were for their wisdom and understanding (Dt 4:6). Though his findings made him a celebrity among scholars at the time, later evidence discredited his theory. Someone shared with me her observation about two bosses. There is a quintessential unrewarded merit: God in Christ reconciling the world to himselfan expressed spiritual elegance the unsaved cannot fathom, an accepted spiritual glory the saved fail to esteem. 30:16), or they could worship and serve other gods (Dt 30:17). He said, I gradually came to understand one of the most important things the desert had to teach me: To enter the desert is to relinquish the illusion of control.. The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms (Deuteronomy 33:26-27). It is no vain thing for you: because it is your lifeDeut. The question haunted me when I was growing up. His law is never too hard for man. When Moses was replaced by Joshua there was a smooth transition. It is easy for him to forget how inexperienced he was at one time, and how he came to his present maturity by being trained to do the work of an overseer. They came to look with contempt upon others, a sure sign of self-righteous pride. Build your childrens lives on the firm foundation of the Word. The Jews had retained their original belief in creation, handed down from Noah, while the other nations had all allowed their primitive monotheistic creationism to degenerate into a wide variety of religions, all basically equivalent to the polytheistic evolutionism of the early Sumerians at Babel. Have I asked diligently? Values are transmitted to our children not only by what we say but by the emotions we convey. consider the fearful danger. At times wandering livestock was to be kept until the owner came to claim it. When Moses addressed the Israelites for the last time, he pleaded with them to make the right choice by observing all the words of this law Because it is your life (32:46-47). Surely, the Lord who visits the unpraying plant will answer to His pleading child. Publish date: 11/01/2004. Therefore, He explains, He commanded them to observe the Sabbath. But he didnt long for the miracles of his glory days. Instead, Moses was content to obey God in the present. What a covering is that which the Lord gives to His chosen! In case the best choice isnt obvious, He even says which one to choose: Choose life (Deut. Yet he saw them returning to God as the result of the sore discipline through which they would pass. Many drivers mistake the hand-held dryer for a radar gun and slow down. The priest was already among the people by the appointment of God. That man was the famous literary genius Samuel Johnson. The Book of Deuteronomy clarifies three things: 1) Moses's old covenant plea, 2) the people's old covenant problem, and 3) God's new covenant promise. But especially when they are the very words of God. He said it well, Surely I have taught you statutes and judgments that you should act according to them (Dt 4:5). They should never be employed by Christians. (G Campbell Morgan - Life Applications from Every Chapter of the Bible), To these people fearlessness was a duty. The wrath of Almighty God is now undoubtedly hanging over a great part of this congregation. Romans 13:12, 14). Moses was reminding a new generation of Israelites of Gods covenant to establish them as His people in the Promised Land (29:13). The Scriptures warn us not to add to nor take away from what God has revealed to us in His written Word. It is for saints to lead the way among men by holy influence: they are not to be the tail, to be dragged hither and thither by others. The vicissitudes of its conditions have been very varied, and have had distinct relationships with the spiritual condition of its inhabitants. To some self-promoting preachers, revelation is something God personally gives to them. Deuteronomy 28 is God - through Moses, telling His specially chosen guys and gals to obey Him or . The future is as unknown to us as it was to them. And its a constant struggle not to. Soon, his wealth disappeared, and he became depressed. Rarely have I enjoyed a chore more. The action was to be suggestive. He longs to be involved in your decision-making and guiding you along the path of life that He has planned for you. One chose life; the other chose death. [ a] 21 The Lord will plague you with diseases until he has destroyed you from the land you are entering to possess. Theologian Philip Jacob Spener wrote: The more at home the Word of God is among us, the more we will bring about faith and its fruits. Lets pray with the psalmist: Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law so that we might live it out in our lives (Ps. Not every traveler or pilgrim would be. Some of the greatest scholars in the world have stated without apology that no man's education can be complete without an acquaintance with the Bible. Many people come to a sad end because they worship wrong gods. We are conscious of the Lords presence and power in a way we never knew before. 8:16). The challenges that awaited them in Canaan made it important to remind the people of both Gods provisions and Gods instructions. They are those of the dark arts, of dealing with the spiritual forces of evil, in a professed attempt to discover the will of God. (G Campbell Morgan - Life Applications from Every Chapter of the Bible), Deuteronomy 6:10-19 When All Looks Bright. If you take the wrong direction through life, however, you will be lost foreveryou will forfeit heaven. Have I inquired? In all His unsearchable riches, He thinks of the poor, and not only arranges that they may glean, but places all His wealth at their disposal. From Gods point of view, life with Him is far more than just trying to be good. John Hagee (January-06-2022) Daily Devotional: Deuteronomy 28:13 - you shall be above only, and not be beneath, if you heed the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you today, and are careful to observe them. A fear sometimes creeps over us when starting, for we know not what we may meet with; but this blessing may serve us right well as a word of good cheer. 12:15). All the false places of worship which they would find in the land, were to be utterly destroyed. They shall not appear before the Lord empty.Deut. They are not only his by choice, but by purchase. It is clear, then, that self must stand out of the way, that there may be room for God to be exalted; and this is the reason why he bringeth his people ofttimes into straits and difficulties, that, being made conscious of their own folly and weakness, they may be fitted to behold the majesty of God when he comes forth to work their deliverance. Deuteronomy 10:12 summarizes all of what God wants from us with these simple instructions: love Him, serve Him with your whole heart and soul, and observe His commands. During that time, the Nazis were arresting Jews and herding them off to concentration camps. Al Menconi thinks he knows why. The heart must be free from baseness in thought. Everything on earth comes to an end: prosperity, health, life. (C. Donald Cole, Questions & Answers, Today in the Word, October 1997, p. 12). Of course, it proves nothing at all. De Haan. Forgive me for, thinking I am sufficient in myself. God would not have fought for them, if their cause had been unrighteous. No matter what problems we have in understanding the Bible, we can thank Him that He has revealed sufficient truth to win our hearts, guide our steps, and bring us to heaven. He entered Yale when not quite thirteen and graduated when barely fifteen. Deuteronomy 6:1-15 - Who Is On The Throne? When Moses spoke to the Israelites just before they entered the Promised Land, he said, For this commandment which I command you today is not too mysterious for you, nor is it far off I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live (Deut. How are they his? Is there anything I need to confess to God right now? We find our hearts flooded with peace when ordinarily we would be in panic. The next day, in a written test, she included this question: "My name has six letters. When that preparation is fulfilled, worship becomes a joy and a gladness. Alas! Moses now argued for this by reminding them of how in the cases where already they had been at war, they had been victorious. Is there a first step you should take today? That is a truth which comforts and warns W. With men we may be punished, or we may escape punishment, because all the facts are not known. It is easier to ignore than get involved. Every earthly prop is cut away. Are we laying up a lasting spiritual legacy of priceless value for those we love? We are to note and listen to the revealed will of the Lord, giving our attention not to portions of it, but to all these words. There must be no picking and choosing, but an impartial respect to all that God has commanded. Beware that there be not a base thought in thine heart.Deut. A change in behavior begins with a change in the heart. Its an example of unwavering trust in Gods love and wisdom. God was giving them cities that they did not build, houses filled with good things, wells that were in place, and vineyards and olive groves that they did not plant. As we pack up for moving, let us put this verse into our traveling trunk; let us drop it into our hearts and keep it there; yea, let us lay it on our tongue to make us sing. We are children of God, and as our Master said, He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. Just Before Heaven- The Judgment Seat Of Christ, Heres another discussion starter for your Sunday school, Bible study, or social occasion. Any expression of insincerity and untruthfulness, therefore, is bearing false witness against our neighbor. Will you not pledge yourself to serve and worship Him? Self-reliance is all very well; but the Lords blessing is infinitely more than all the fruit of talent, genius, or tact. Sper. So many situations in life shout, Not fair! I observe Christian couples who struggle to have babies while others are blessed with children and then abuse them. December 3, 2001 A Colorado Springs woman sits in her car in front of an elementary school every weekday afternoon and points a hair dryer out her window at passing vehicles. I think they were waving flags of love to God. The people were charged not to indulge such curiosity by inquiring after false methods of worship (Deut 12.29-32). Thus the soul which God loves may pass through the evil of the world without taint or soil, because of His gracious keeping power. 4:22-24). It was because in their warfare they were carrying out His will, that He fought for them. No, we will rejoice in the Lord always, and glory in our inheritance, for we have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but we have received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The rod of chastisement must rest upon us in our measure, but it worketh for us the comfortable fruits of righteousness; and therefore by the aid of the divine Comforter, we, the people saved of the Lord, will joy in the God of our salvation. That, however, does not mean that God does not care for oxen. G. It is a very valuable chapter, because it reveals the ways by which men may be seduced from the pure worship of God to the false worship of idols. 5:3-12). Many drivers mistake the hand-held dryer for a radar gun and slow down. Whatever else I may not have, if I have this, I have the privilege to become a child of God. At least, we are driven to the conclusion that armies thus sifted would have a quality that is lacking entirely when they are made up of all sorts and conditions. Happy indeed is he of whom these things are true. This can apply to any earthly pursuit that becomes central in our lives. Yet in spite of this, none of us can avoid growing old. Ungratefulness is a temptation for us today as well. THERE is a heritage of grace which we ought to be bold enough to win for our possession. He grieves over them more than we do, loves us equally, has made eternal salvation available to all, and will judge everyone by the principle: To whom much is given, from him much will be required (Luke 12:48). We certainly need not be fearful, then, as we enter a new year. 2 Corinthians God gave me a humbling reminder of how vital it is to keep my heart set on obeying Himand to pay attention along the way. by David C. McCasland (Our Daily Bread), Thou who hast freely given Thine all in all for me, Claim this life for Thine own to be used, My Savior, every moment for Thee. But, best of all, he saw God ready to receive and pardon them. When life is easy, our minds tell us that its due to our own strength. Obedience brings blessings verse 1- 10. His heavens shall drop down dew.Deuteronomy 33:28. H. Equally important, however, is being good stewards of our life story. His, therefore, is the portion of government. He gives just two choices: life and good or death and evil (Deut. 20 The Lord will send on you curses, confusion and rebuke in everything you put your hand to, until you are destroyed and come to sudden ruin because of the evil you have done in forsaking him. Count as lost each day you have not used in loving God. She had picked the zoo book, and to her active imagination it was as if she and Daddy were there. What a difference practicing that virtue would make in society! The psychic leads the police to a key piece of evidence. Hess. If no one comes to mind then start looking. It would be entirely false to say that God cannot use great companies, but it is certainly true that quality is more than quantity with Him. If you knew in advance how great the testing would be, you would say, I know I could never bear it. But all the divine support comes with the testing, to your amazement and everyone elses. The Edomite was the descend-ant of Esau, as the Israelite was of Jacob. 5:6-22), Moses gave Gods people the one heart principle that undergirds the entire law: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength (Dt 6:5). This is true in our Christian lives as well. As for the shoes: they are very needful for traveling along rough ways, and for trampling upon deadly foes. THE city is full of care, and he who has to go there from day to day finds it to be a place of great wear and tear. Poverty and hunger are such a big problem in our world that its easy for us to feel helpless or to become hard-hearted and do nothing. I worried that harm had come to them. As we journey, there seems no map, no plan, no time-table. But we can't let a baby in a manger be the only part of our understanding of Christ. -- Exodus 20:4. Only when an art expert discovered it did the owners reap the financial advantage they could have enjoyed long before: $610,500. I have read in the Bible that His everlasting arms are underneath His children. He saw to it that their clothes didnt wear out. Sper. This assurance of support is a comfort to any weary but earnest worker in the service of God. Apparently D. L. Moody also learned that secret, for he said, A man can no more take a supply of grace for the future than he can eat enough today to last him for the next 6 months, nor can he inhale sufficient air into his lungs with one breath to sustain life for a week to come. How often we have eyes and see not, ears and hear not; and therefore we pass through the days learning nothing, While all the time our Father is overruling all the details of them, so that we may come to fuller knowledge of life in all its deepest meaning, because we gain profounder and fuller knowledge of Himself. He does not promise it in advance of the need, but when the crisis comes, the grace is there to meet it. A life lived for God leaves a lasting legacy. But God-given instinct that builds that secure nest also forces the eaglets out of it before long. This was to be done heartily and cheerfully, and then the Lord promised to bless the generous act. "The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms (Deuteronomy 33:27). "Your castles and strongholds shall have bars of iron and bronze, and as your day, so shall your strength, your rest and security, be." When it does, you should help. In his final address to the nation, Moses reminded the people that the blessings God wanted to give them depended on their obedience (Deut. At the lowest point in his life, he was homeless, broken, and destitute. Our Lord Jesus told His disciples, I have come that [you] may have life, and that [you] may have it more abundantly (John 10:10). Give them dominion over others, and not make them subject to them; the head signifies rulers and governors, and the tail the common people that are subjects; or the one such that are honourable and in high esteem, and . (Back to the Bible - Woodrow Kroll). In a world where we cant always depend on guarantees, there is one promise we can trust. Ecclesiastes The section of this discourse of Moses in which these words are found begins in the previous chapter at verse twenty-nine, and runs through this whole chapter. He who has made me to live as the grass lives in the meadow will treat me as He treats the grass; He will refresh me from above. This spirit of strict and impartial justice breathes through all these laws, and helps us to understand God's ways of dealing with men. If Rome's greatest secular scholar, guided only by the light of nature and reason, could see the dangers of misrepresenting deity, how much more should we who have special revelation carefully attend to every word God has spoken. What a bondage it is when the child of God is sold under sin, held in chains by Satan, deprived of his liberty, robbed of his power in prayer and his delight in the Lord! Oh, that our children would be nurtured by moms and dads who love the Lord! It also underscores the reason behind God's command prohibiting any physical representations of Him. As the saying goes, we may not know what the future holds but we know who holds the future. Sing it in your heart to the Lord (Eph. God takes no pleasure in seeing us lost, wandering, searching. But when God takes us through a desert experience, we learn that our only hope rests in Him. No matter what their school situation is - whether home-school, Christian school, private school, or public school - the main responsibility of spiritual training belongs to the parents. 29.29, The fourth discourse of Moses was concerned with the covenant, and urged the nation to be true to it. But how could he do that now? -H G Bosch. Instead, we rely on self, enjoying the ease. It is described as a blessing. Then too, the presence of Christian books and magazines can foster meditation on God's Word. And they make so many mistakesand attendance at the meetings will drop if he does not do all the preaching. Over and over again this command was laid upon them. After 400 years of slavery, the children of Israel needed to have their hearts, souls, and minds reoriented toward God. One day she asked her father, "Do angels sleep?" There is no lack to those who allow Him to lead them in His own paths. We call this good stewardship. And the Lord shall make thee the head, and not the tail. That I may serve Him with a full surrender. To teach your children well, let God teach you. This sounds like Pauls statement in Ephesians 6:4. (G Campbell Morgan - Life Applications from Every Chapter of the Bible), Obedience Brings Blessing - Faith's Checkbook, Observe and hear all these words which l command thee, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee for ever, when thou doest that which is good and right in the sight of the Lord thy God. Deuteronomy 12:28. Take all my will, my passion, self, and pride; You shall teach them diligently to your children when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. Is that person number one in our affections? O give Thine own sweet rest to me, That I may speak with soothing power A word in season, as from Thee, To weary ones in needful hour. Burn up the dross of base desire, And make the mountains flow. Thus ends the last book of the Pentateuch, the final section of the Law. Every word of the Divine law is an interpretation of human life. If when we worship, we do, in special sense, come into the presence of God, then let us remember that in His presence is fulness of joy, and at His right hand are pleasures for ever-more. The Book of Deuteronomy is a covenant-treaty with stipulations, blessings and curses for the Israelites as they stood on the brink of entering the Promised Land. Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-12. to walk in Your ways and to guide others to You. by Julie Ackerman Link (Our Daily Bread). For this stunning achievement, military commander Tojo, ever jealous, transferred Yamashita to Manchuria, a military no-mans-land. We are not to make compromises, but to exterminate evils. In the song With One Look Norma sings: Because Norma lived in the past, her life ended in tragedy. At the foot of Christs cross confessing sin, we shall find pardon and deliverance. Fearing God is hating evil (Proverbs 8:13), and loving God is keeping His commandments (John 14:15).D J De Haan. In seventy days General Tomoyuki Yamashitas troops in Northern Malaya advanced seven hundred miles, all the while outfighting, outwitting, and out-maneuvering General Percival. They provided that no man could be condemned upon the testimony of one witness. Etty wrote in her diary: From all sides our destruction creeps up on us and soon the ring will be closed and no one at all will be able to come to our aid. Although we will still have many questions, we can be sure that Gods secrets are always designed for our good (Romans 8:28). God himself couldnt sink the great ship. He seems to have seen the people in the conditions which he had told them would result from their disobedience. Deuteronomy 28:2 Prays To Obey His Voice. WE DO not become God's property when we consecrate ourselves to Him, but only awake to see that we are already His, and assume that manner of life which they should live who are not their own, but have been bought with a price (1Co6:19-20). They presented gifts in the temple as a thanksgiving offering, and they did it with joy and singing (Dt. --H G Bosch, If people should enter your home today, Could they tell you were walking in Jesus' way? Christians circulated the news enthusiastically, only to be discredited when it was learned that there was no truth to the report. As You taught Your disciples to pray. We may keep putting it off, hoping that God will miraculously take care of it. But it isnt that way at all. After a few minutes they walked away frustrated and disappointed, as if the bowl was defective. God is, and He knows far more than we do about His plans and purposes. Joe Carter's dramatic ninth-inning home run touched off a time of joyous celebration for the Toronto Blue Jay players and fans. Gustafson. She is there when the children need a listening ear, a comforting word, a warm hug, or a loving touch on a fevered brow. What a liar he is! This can also be a problem on the mission field. But the supreme note in his argument was that contained in these words. (Such curses are ineffective on believers). No blessing can come to us or ours through dishonesty or double dealing. I asked myself, "What did I do to deserve such help?". "The Lord's portion is His people." Dads have a wonderful opportunity to encourage, to warn, to teach, to counsel, and to model the Christian life for them. We never seem to outgrow asking interesting questions that do not need to be answered. It shows the willingness of God to help those who trust Him. When once favored with it, I feel happy, lively, vigorous, elevated. We would enjoy the peace of God, the joy of the Lord, the glory of our God. PREVIOUS Deuteronomy 28:12 NEXT Deuteronomy 28:14. Jehovah thy God will put out those nations before thee. This He will do by degrees, that we may learn perseverance, may increase in faith, may earnestly watch, and may avoid carnal security. A similar insensitivity was expressed by a friend of mine who had no sympathy for poor people who live in slums. THIS refers first to the rain. by David C. McCasland (Our Daily Bread). You are acting as bad kids when you are disobedient to your Heavenly Father. Hess. I can only lie still in God's arms like a little child and trust.". -Deuteronomy 8:11. Every Sunday in many churches, people recite the Lord's Prayer, which contains this line: "Give us this day our daily bread" (Matthew 6:11). Imagine burning incense to the portrait of a human being who has no meaningful relationship to his worshipers! In spite of all precautions, justice does miscarry at times, in the best human courts; and that because there are things which the eye cannot see, or the ear hear, and it is only upon these evidences that man can bear witness. When we're successful, we tend to assume that we deserve our possessions. The true method of giving is that of bringing Him the first-fruits. It becomes those to be generous who are the children of a gracious God. But no created thing can ever fill the place in our hearts that God intends for Himself. The purpose of the review was that of setting all the facts of their experience in the light of God's government. Throughout the night cries of men and women were heard throughout the village, begging God to save them. God never gives His strength in advance, so lets stop crossing bridges before we come to them. Life does not come to us all at once. But allowing the Holy Spirit to transform us by the Word helps us navigate through lifes twists and turns and respond in love to God and to each other. With God's arms beneath us, we need not fear what lies before us. by Herbert Vander Lugt (Our Daily Bread), Life can be lived with joy and song Amid its heartache and its pain, For one day God will right each wrong With peace and justice He will reign. "You shall teach (these words) diligently to your children." Dash at it boldly, ye soldiers of the cross, for the Lord of hosts is with us! Before God took him from this life, He graciously gave him a full view of the land his people would soon enter. I shall not be left to my natural drought, or to the worlds burning heat, or to the sirocco of Satanic temptation. 11.12. When they were hungry, He gave them manna. "You-do-as-you-see-fit" culture. Being in charge of our own destiny is a fantasy we cling to. Use Left/Right Arrow keys to advance one second, Up/Down arrows to advance ten seconds. (Discipleship Journal, Issue #43 1988). been given real hospitality there. An observer of times is an astrologer, one who uses the position of the stars and planets to project their influence on human affairs. Throughout Scripture we find the Lords pledge to be with His people. He had expected to be helping sick children for many years. The words are few, as thy days thy strength, but the meaning is full. The Book of Deuteronomy, Deuteronomy 1-2. In January, Texas evangelist James Robison and his wealthiest convert, T. Cullen Davis, smashed a million dollars worth of jade, ivory, and gold art objects which had a history of Oriental religious worship. Our safety lies not in making terms with the enemy, but in dwelling alone with our best Friend. We learn from the New Testament that through Christs atoning work on the cross, this covenant has been extended to all who believe (Rom. (G Campbell Morgan - Life Applications from Every Chapter of the Bible), "and he shall read therein all the days of his life" Deuteronomy 17:19. 8:11). Tim Sanders, in his book Likeability Factor, says that a person who provides others with a sense of joy, happiness, relaxation, or rejuvenation is more likely to be hired or promoted. (Toob) Cheerfulness. D C Egner (Our Daily Bread). There are nothing but weeds here! Well, you see, Coleridge replied, I did not wish to infringe upon the liberty of the garden in any way. In God, love acts toward all. Is there someone you should help today? Godly mothers not only bring you up. There is nothing a man can do to earn or deserve it. He gives us His strength in Christ. As Moses told the Israelites, God delighted in them to love them (Deut. Christ appears as a shepherd to his own sheep, not to others. In Deuteronomy 3 we read that Moses encouraged Joshua as he was about to assume leadership of the Israelites. It tells us all we need to know to be all that God wants us to be in every situation in life. In these words another peril, constantly threatening the people of God, is revealed, that, namely, of interpreting His goodness to them as resulting from their own righteousness. Never let the abundance of Gods gifts cause you to forget the Giver. Kelseys daddy was reading to her, just as he did nearly every night before she went to sleep. Aleksander Solzhenitsyn, the Russian philosopher, said, More than half a century ago, while I was still a child, I recall hearing a number of older people offer the following explanation for the great disasters that had befallen Russia: Men have forgotten God. by Julie Ackerman Link (Our Daily Bread), All Gods testings have a purpose Someday you will see the light; All He asks is that you trust Him, Walk by faith and not by sight. Put out those nations before deuteronomy 28:12 devotional pardon them what we say the carrying out of it before long the was. 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