'You who were as numerous as the stars in the sky will be left but few in number, because you did not obey the Lord your God.'
[Deuteronomy 28:62]
3. September 2010 Edit:
'Why am I crying?' I clearly remember thinking this. I had been reading through Deuteronomy for my Pentateuch class and when I came to this verse, I began to cry. For whatever reason, it simply struck me... and I was saddened to read that God allowed such a thing to happen to the Israelites. But... it's in the past, so why should it matter to me? Should I really care? I mean, it doesn't really affect me, right? It's an entirely irrelevant verse and issue! I disagree. I think that this verse is important. It serves to remind us that our Lord God is entirely in control and He holds our lives in His hands. We do need to be obedient to God, continually. His chosen people, Israel, were "left but few in number", because of their disobedience... I think that it's safe to say that bad things can possibly happen to those who do not obey our Lord God. Not that He has it out for the disobedient - but He will certainly not hesitate, I believe, to let it be known that redirection is in order.
Showing posts with label Deuteronomy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Deuteronomy. Show all posts
October 12, 2008
June 21, 2008
Ch. 108 - But why, God? Why?
In all of God's great creation... He made no mistakes.
But was there really a need for Him to create mosquitoes?
Honestly.
'To the Lord your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it.'
[Deuteronomy 10:14]
But was there really a need for Him to create mosquitoes?
Honestly.
'To the Lord your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it.'
[Deuteronomy 10:14]
June 14, 2008
Ch. 101 - One-Hundred-Two
Not that it truly matters, but this is blog post number 102. I know it says Ch. 101, but my very first post was a 'Preface'.
I'm bringing up this number because I think it's neat to look back on those 102 days and see how God has worked in my life. 102 days of living life as a Jesus-lover. Well. Actually... more like 101 days... because there are 30 posts for February... ? Anyway! Some days certainly seem or feel like they are more God-filled than others, but either way I know that He is with me always, through every day. Through every high. Through every low. And that's what truly matters.
Besides. Quality over quantity, right?
' "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." '
[Deuteronomy 31:8]
I'm bringing up this number because I think it's neat to look back on those 102 days and see how God has worked in my life. 102 days of living life as a Jesus-lover. Well. Actually... more like 101 days... because there are 30 posts for February... ? Anyway! Some days certainly seem or feel like they are more God-filled than others, but either way I know that He is with me always, through every day. Through every high. Through every low. And that's what truly matters.
Besides. Quality over quantity, right?
' "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." '
[Deuteronomy 31:8]
June 7, 2008
Ch. 94 - Love HIM
'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.'
[Deuteronomy 6:5]
6. May 2010 Edit:
This is the greatest command we are to obey.
It has been given to us by our Lord God.
Love Him.
Love Him with all your heart.
Love Him with all your soul.
Love Him with all your strength.
Even with all your mind [Matthew 22:37].
Sometimes I find it hard to believe that we are at all capable of doing this. I mean... that's a lotta lovin'. But I don't think that God would give us a command that we are unable to follow. I believe that, at the very least, attempting to obey this command is what He desires. We're not perfect. We're not going to get it all right. We don't always have everything together. And God knows that. He is an understanding God. A good God. A loving God. A giving God. He is the easiest Being to love, really, because of all these things. He will take any bit of love that we give Him and cherish it. We don't need to be afraid that our love is not sufficient for Him.
[Deuteronomy 6:5]
6. May 2010 Edit:
This is the greatest command we are to obey.
It has been given to us by our Lord God.
Love Him.
Love Him with all your heart.
Love Him with all your soul.
Love Him with all your strength.
Even with all your mind [Matthew 22:37].
Sometimes I find it hard to believe that we are at all capable of doing this. I mean... that's a lotta lovin'. But I don't think that God would give us a command that we are unable to follow. I believe that, at the very least, attempting to obey this command is what He desires. We're not perfect. We're not going to get it all right. We don't always have everything together. And God knows that. He is an understanding God. A good God. A loving God. A giving God. He is the easiest Being to love, really, because of all these things. He will take any bit of love that we give Him and cherish it. We don't need to be afraid that our love is not sufficient for Him.
January 19, 2008
Ch. 3 - What She Saw; 30. 12. 07
'God is working on your heart - He's softening you, isn't He? You're seeing things for the first time... He's changing you.'
That's something my mom said to me. Paraphrased, of course. And I probably added something in there that I believe to be true, or something that I wish had been said. Anyway, I don't know if anyone would be able to comprehend the joy I felt in my heart when I heard those words come from the mouth of my beautiful mother. I had spent the past couple years being an insensitive, stubborn-headed fool. I realized awhile ago how cruel... truly cruel... I had been to my family. So to hear those words... it was magical. To hear from my mom - who's known me since before I was born, technically - that she can see the way God is working in me, was, quite possibly, the greatest gift I've ever received from her.
It's funny. I don't think I truly realized what was happening until she pointed it out.
'Circumcise your hearts, therefore, and do not be stiff-necked any longer.'
[Deuteronomy 10:16]
That's something my mom said to me. Paraphrased, of course. And I probably added something in there that I believe to be true, or something that I wish had been said. Anyway, I don't know if anyone would be able to comprehend the joy I felt in my heart when I heard those words come from the mouth of my beautiful mother. I had spent the past couple years being an insensitive, stubborn-headed fool. I realized awhile ago how cruel... truly cruel... I had been to my family. So to hear those words... it was magical. To hear from my mom - who's known me since before I was born, technically - that she can see the way God is working in me, was, quite possibly, the greatest gift I've ever received from her.
It's funny. I don't think I truly realized what was happening until she pointed it out.
'Circumcise your hearts, therefore, and do not be stiff-necked any longer.'
[Deuteronomy 10:16]
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