"But even there, if you seek God, your God, you'll be able to find him if you're serious, looking for him with your whole heart and soul. When troubles come and all these awful things happen to you, in future days you will come back to God, your God, and listen obediently to what he says. God, your God, is above all a compassionate God. In the end he will not abandon you, he won't bring you to ruin, he won't forget the covenant with your ancestors which he swore to them."
"Know this well, then. Take it to heart right now: God is in Heaven above; God is on Earth below. He's the only God there is. Obediently live by his rules and commands which I'm giving you today so that you'll live well and your children after you—oh, you'll live a long time in the land that God, your God, is giving you."
Deuteronomy 4:29-31; 39-40 (Message)
I have to admit something. I did not want to read my Bible tonight. I had a terrible attitude, knowing that I was in the Old Testament, wondering what on earth I would read in Deuteronomy that I could apply to my life today. But, God decided that I needed an attitude change and really showed me how amazing he is!
Among all the stories of war and conquer in the Lord's name, I kept seeing one thing was repeated in my reading tonight. As long as the people obeyed him and trusted in his provision, they were blessed beyond belief! They were given what was promised to them! There are so many times in my life that I find it hard to finish what God has already started.
I really liked the Message version of chapter 2:31. " Look, I've got the ball rolling - Sihon and his land are soon yours. Go ahead. Take it. It's practically yours!"
How many times have I ignored God when he says that? Obviously I am not in a physical battle and fighting for what God has promised in a war, but what things in my day to day life am I not completely trusting that God has already taken care of? What is holding me back?
I read a bit out of Psalm 42 as well and really like this part that is repeated twice in the Psalm.
"Why are you down in the dumps dear soul?
Why are you crying the blues?
Fix my eyes on God -
soon I'll be praising again.
He puts a smile on my face.
He's my God."
I don't know about you, but I just read the last two lines of that Psalm out loud and could not stop smiling. He is my God. He is your God. He loves us more than we can ever know! Doesn't that just make you giddy with happiness?
Thank you Lord for changing my grumpy heart and showing me that you are the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. Thank you for your love!
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