Deuteronomy 9:1 - 10:22
Oh that pride! I think it's fascinating how God, through Moses, was anticipating the prideful hearts of the Israelites. The first part of chapter 9 is Moses repeating over and over that they are not going to the promised land because of their righteousness. God knew their hearts and wanted make sure that it rang in their heads that it wasn't because of them, but for the glory of God.
I also really enjoyed 10:12-13. It's just another simplified version of the Christian life. If we use this model and apply the power of the Holy Spirit now living in us, we can be some world changers!
Luke 12:1-34
Do Not Worry. It's not that simple, is it? This is such a peaceful passage to me, both here and in Matthew. It's as though God is walking us through nature showing us His beauty and then saying, "You're even more beautiful than that to me, and I'm gonna take care of you." What an amazing Savior we have!
Psalm 42:6b-11
I love the picture David paints here. You can see the desperation in his soul when in verse 7 "Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls...", as though life has completely consumed him. But how does David reply? Verse 11: "Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God." Wow--those are some strong words. Even in my despair, depression, sorrow, grief, devastation, anger, bitterness, in my lowest point of desperation, I WILL hope in God and I will YET praise Him. AMEN!
Oh that pride! I think it's fascinating how God, through Moses, was anticipating the prideful hearts of the Israelites. The first part of chapter 9 is Moses repeating over and over that they are not going to the promised land because of their righteousness. God knew their hearts and wanted make sure that it rang in their heads that it wasn't because of them, but for the glory of God.
I also really enjoyed 10:12-13. It's just another simplified version of the Christian life. If we use this model and apply the power of the Holy Spirit now living in us, we can be some world changers!
Luke 12:1-34
Do Not Worry. It's not that simple, is it? This is such a peaceful passage to me, both here and in Matthew. It's as though God is walking us through nature showing us His beauty and then saying, "You're even more beautiful than that to me, and I'm gonna take care of you." What an amazing Savior we have!
Psalm 42:6b-11
I love the picture David paints here. You can see the desperation in his soul when in verse 7 "Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls...", as though life has completely consumed him. But how does David reply? Verse 11: "Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God." Wow--those are some strong words. Even in my despair, depression, sorrow, grief, devastation, anger, bitterness, in my lowest point of desperation, I WILL hope in God and I will YET praise Him. AMEN!
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