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Christian Devotional – March 18, 2014
Read Deuteronomy chapter 3 VERSE: Deuteronomy 3:28–But commission Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, for he will lead this people across and will cause them to inherit the land that you will see. TRUTH: Moses wanted to go into the promised land but because of his disobedience, God told him no. Instead, Moses was to appoint Joshua as the leader. Moses must have been so disappointed, yet he was to encourage and strengthen Joshua to do the job that he himself wanted. Do we accept God’s plan even when it is not our own plan? Do we do so joyfully and in a way to encourage and lead others? RESPONSE: Father,…
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Christian Devotional – March 17, 2014
Read Deuteronomy chapter 2 VERSE: Deuteronomy 2:25–This very day I will begin to put the terror and fear of you on all the nations under heaven. They will hear reports of you and will tremble and be in anguish because of you. TRUTH: The children of Israel were obeying and following God, so God explained an interesting idea to them. God was in control of their reputation. As long as they were following and obeying Him, He would be the one to direct how others perceived them. We don’t have to concern ourselves with what others think or speak about us, we just focus on God and He will take…
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Christian Devotional – March 16, 2014
Read Deuteronomy chapter 1 VERSE: Deuteronomy 1:3–In the fortieth year, on the first day of the eleventh month, Moses proclaimed to the Israelites all that the Lord had commanded him concerning them. TRUTH: Moses didn’t keep it a secret. Instead, he told the people of Israel exactly what God had commanded about them. God is not trying to be secretive, but we have to be listening for Him and His words to be revealed. RESPONSE: Father, Your word is holy and special and I will listen to You and for You. I desire to be following You and the only way I can do that is if You share Your…