Be strong, courageous, and firm; fear not nor be in terror before them, for it is the Lord your God Who goes with you; He will not fail you or forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:6 AMPC
The Inspiration:
At the heart of today's extract are the words of Moses to all Israel. He had come to the end of his journey, and could go no further, not because of old age, but disobedience to God's express instruction. It was God's plan that Moses will lead Israel to the land of promise, but Moses, in a fit of rage, lost the opportunity.
If I can accomplish all that is required of me by my own power, strength and wisdom, I would not need God. I must never take my eyes off God at any time, no matter how easy, convenient or difficult it may be.
The Expectation:
Moses had to encourage Israel to press on in obedience to God's word. Whatever it is that God commands will definitely be accomplished, whether I cooperate with God or not. If it is God who commands, be rest assured that He will supply all that is required to achieve His purpose. The message is to be strong, courageous and firm. God also says do not fear. He knows that anyone who depends solely on Him will be helped. The quality or quantity of opposition against you does not matter if it is God backing you up.
The Conclusion:
If it is God fighting against you, it will also not matter what the quality or quantity of the support for you is. I need God for all of life; He alone can bring me to the place He has prepared. He says he goes ahead of me, and this tells me to keep checking my position as it relates to where God is. Am I the one leading God where I want to go, or am I trusting Him to lead me as I follow? It is His nature to be faithful; He can be trusted to keep His Word. Can I also trust Him with my present and future? Remember, He only keeps what has been entrusted to Him. God's time of favour is here.
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