Book of Revival, Day 25 Its OK to enjoy work. Read Deuteronomy chapter 25. So often we hear discussion about the toils of work, and the frustrations of work. We know that we are to work hard when we are working unto the Lord. God deserves our best and he desires that we demonstrate our best in everything that we do. However, that doesn’t mean that we should not enjoy our work. We should be allowed the opportunity to enjoy what we do, when we do it, and while we do it. We find, tucked in this chapter, a reminder that we should also allow the animals to enjoy doing…

Book of Revival, Day 24 General work principles. Read Deuteronomy chapter 24. As Moses continues, he gives the people of Israel several principles that should guide the way in which they interact with their fellow Israelites. Not everyone will have the same amount of material possessions. As a result, those who have more and who are the employers should treat the others with respect and honor. We are to be ethical workers that are full of integrity in everything that we do. We are to treat people as Christ would treat them and be an example of him in every aspect of our work. Do other people see Christ in…

Book of Revival, Day 23 What have you promised God? Read Deuteronomy chapter 23. People will make promises to God every day. It’s not that uncommon for people to swear to do something for God in the midst of some difficulty or some trial. If only God will bring them through this, then they will do something for God. God remembers and knows what we have committed to him and we are responsible for fulfilling our vows to God. What have we promised to God? What have we left unfulfilled? What do we need to go back and focus on to complete? We are to fulfill our vows to Lord.

Book of Revival, Day 22 We are responsible for more than just our things. Read Deuteronomy chapter 22. While we may think that we are only responsible for the things that belong to us, this verse and this chapter indicate otherwise. We are responsible to take care of the things of the people around us as well. If we see something that isn’t the way it should be, then we are honor-bound to act on it. How can we better support the people around us?

Book of Revival, Day 21 Specific instructions. Read Deuteronomy chapter 31. As Moses continues to write, we see several very specific instructions that the people of Israel were to follow in specific circumstances. The biggest thing that I see looking through here is that God is seeking to help the people be able to understand exactly what does it mean to be holy. What does it mean to be pure? What does it mean to truly follow God? As the people are seeking to follow these instructions, they cannot help but understand the holiness of God compared to the sinfulness of themselves. Do we think about it understand just how…

Book of Revival, Day 20 God fights our battles. Read Deuteronomy chapter 20. Moses reminds the people of the battles that they will be fighting. They have a land that they are to go in and conquer and they will experience numerous battles. Still, God wants to remind all of them that it does not matter what their enemy has or their resources or the numbers in their armies. God is greater than all of that. All the people need to rely on is him and he will fight their battles. Are we still trying to fight our own battles? Or, have we allowed God to take his place as…

Book of Revival, Day 19 Fairly judge. Read Deuteronomy chapter 19. As the people are establishing in themselves and setting up government, they need to set up rules for government because God understands the people will struggle to administer laws and Justice and they will need his guidance. So, God establishes rules for how they are to determine who is telling the truth and who is not. This principle of multiple witnesses is carried throughout the remainder of scripture. We see that much of what Jesus does, he does in the presence of multiple witnesses so that they could share the story be believed regarding all that Christ did. Are…

Book of Revival, Day 18 How to determine a real prophet from a false one. Read Deuteronomy chapter 18. As Moses continues to share with the people, he covers the prophets. All the people in the land who followed false gods also had false prophets. So, how do you tell them apart? Simple, if they prophecy something that doesn’t come true, they should be put to death. Sounds incredibly harsh by today’s standards, but when God speaks through someone, he is always speaking truth. Anything else is from Satan and is a lie. We can always trust God and we can always trust His word. That will never lie and…

Book of Revival, Day 17 Write your own copy. Read Deuteronomy chapter 17. God knew that one day the people would want a king. God understood more about them than they understood about themselves. Here, God puts into place some requirements for what the king should do. Interestingly, one of those requirements is that the king should write his own copy of the law. Part of the king’s responsibility in leading the people is to know and understand the law of God. What better way to do this then by writing his own copy from the holy scriptures that the priests would have had. This would have required years of…

Book of Revival, Day 16 What gifts do you bring to God? Read Deuteronomy chapter 16. Moses is explaining the many holidays that the Jewish people were to celebrate. These holidays are still in celebration among these people today. Interestingly, Moses explains that the people were not to celebrate these holidays by coming to the temple empty-handed. They were to bring a gift to God. That gift should be in proportion to how God had blessed them. God has allowed us to have so many things and to do so many things. What gift would we bring to the Lord? Are we truly thankful and grateful for everything he has…