Deuteronomy 29
Inspired thots
As the NEW YEAR 2012 approaches, today being the last of 2011, the Lord brings me to consider a NEW Covenant with Him as He did the Israelites as they were about to enter the promised land.
Before entering into a NEW COVENANT with the Lord, one must REFLECT on the old and measure its Shortcomings and consider the Changes in order to ensure Compliance.
In the 'Old' or Past Covenant, the eyes have seen ALL that the Lord has done in the past ~ the great trials, the miraculous signs and great wonders BUT there was no UNDERSTANDING Mind, SEEING Eyes and HEARING Ears. (v4)
Physical was emphasized in the Old covenant but the New covenant emphasized on the Spiritual. Only an obedient and trusting Heart could open our spiritual eyes to the Lord's true self and greatness.
A daily time out with the Lord Jesus, to hear Him speak to ME. I am asking the Lord to share HIS thoughts with ME, to teach me more about Himself, and how I can be drawn closer to Him... for 'His thoughts are not my thoughts and neither are His ways my ways' Isaiah 55:8,9. This blog is not a theological exegesis. This blog is to record down the INSIGHTS & INSPIRATIONS of God's Word to me; speaking LIFE into my life for Abundant life! :)
Friday, December 30, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Blessings & Curses of God
Deuteronomy 27 & 28
Inspired thots
A life with God is either FULL of Blessings or Curses; this depends on whether you are WALKING WITH GOD or Not! The choices are Explicit; the Blessings are plentiful and bountiful BUT the Curses... they are bountiful to the extreme that you would not want to be part of it.
The curses in chapter 29 gives the notion of a domino effect... more and more worse things to heap upon those who are disobedient to God. It is indeed scary; better to be in God's favor by walking right with Him and obeying HIM.
Inspired thots
A life with God is either FULL of Blessings or Curses; this depends on whether you are WALKING WITH GOD or Not! The choices are Explicit; the Blessings are plentiful and bountiful BUT the Curses... they are bountiful to the extreme that you would not want to be part of it.
The curses in chapter 29 gives the notion of a domino effect... more and more worse things to heap upon those who are disobedient to God. It is indeed scary; better to be in God's favor by walking right with Him and obeying HIM.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Reciprocal Declarations
Deuteronomy 24-26
Inspired thots
A couple of insights here...
25: Honesty is the Best policy with the Lord anytime. The Lord wants His people to act fairly and honestly in all situations to all people.
26:v10 Bringing the firstfruits for the Lord. As we declare God to be our God, God will also declare us to be His people and set us in praise, fame and honor.
Inspired thots
A couple of insights here...
25: Honesty is the Best policy with the Lord anytime. The Lord wants His people to act fairly and honestly in all situations to all people.
26:v10 Bringing the firstfruits for the Lord. As we declare God to be our God, God will also declare us to be His people and set us in praise, fame and honor.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Wholesome Living with God
Deuteronomy 20-23
Inspired thots
God reminds His people to walk rightly before Him in the land He is giving them; their attitude, behavior, thoughts and actions; even speech, are very important to Him reflecting His holiness and righteousness.
To another brother: DO NOT IGNORE the good that can be done unto the brother.
To the Self: PURGE the EVIL within and among.
The Lord is able to TURN CURSES into BLESSINGS for those who obey Him and walk rightly in His ways.
These are good instructions to follow as the old year turns into the New year!
Inspired thots
God reminds His people to walk rightly before Him in the land He is giving them; their attitude, behavior, thoughts and actions; even speech, are very important to Him reflecting His holiness and righteousness.
To another brother: DO NOT IGNORE the good that can be done unto the brother.
To the Self: PURGE the EVIL within and among.
The Lord is able to TURN CURSES into BLESSINGS for those who obey Him and walk rightly in His ways.
These are good instructions to follow as the old year turns into the New year!
Monday, December 26, 2011
Purge the Evil...
Deuteronomy 19
Inspired thots
As we live our lives, we must learn to identify the evil within us and Purge it! Evil has no place in God's presence; as His people, His Levites, we should not allow evil to reside in us. Hence, the Lord is very strict about justice: life for life; eye for eye; tooth for tooth; hand for hand; foot for foot.
The Lord is very fair in His ways; for everybody.
Inspired thots
As we live our lives, we must learn to identify the evil within us and Purge it! Evil has no place in God's presence; as His people, His Levites, we should not allow evil to reside in us. Hence, the Lord is very strict about justice: life for life; eye for eye; tooth for tooth; hand for hand; foot for foot.
The Lord is very fair in His ways; for everybody.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
The LORD is our Inheritance ... as 'Levites'
Deuteronomy 18
Inspired thots
v2 (the Levites) have no inheritance among their brothers; Every tribe of Israel had an inheritance of the new land...except for the Levites. They were to serve the Lord all the days of their lives. The LORD is their inheritance.
How Awesome!
"THE LORD IS THEIR INHERITANCE" ~ what does that mean?
I think that THAT would make the greatest inheritance of all for anyone!
Imagine having the LORD as an inheritance; what God is, I am! what God has, I have! all His virtues... His greatness; His assets!
Everyone sacrifices to the Lord; there will be no lack in materialism although that is not the main issue. Do not desire the EARTHLY inheritance for these do not last. Desire the eternal inheritance. Hence, my role is to be a Levite... worship and serve the Lord my God wholeheartedly. A simple lesson.
Thank you Lord!
Inspired thots
v2 (the Levites) have no inheritance among their brothers; Every tribe of Israel had an inheritance of the new land...except for the Levites. They were to serve the Lord all the days of their lives. The LORD is their inheritance.
How Awesome!
"THE LORD IS THEIR INHERITANCE" ~ what does that mean?
I think that THAT would make the greatest inheritance of all for anyone!
Imagine having the LORD as an inheritance; what God is, I am! what God has, I have! all His virtues... His greatness; His assets!
Everyone sacrifices to the Lord; there will be no lack in materialism although that is not the main issue. Do not desire the EARTHLY inheritance for these do not last. Desire the eternal inheritance. Hence, my role is to be a Levite... worship and serve the Lord my God wholeheartedly. A simple lesson.
Thank you Lord!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Purpose of Existence
Deut 15 - 17
Inspired thots
Moses continued to give the Lord's instructions to the Israelites; at first it was all the DOs on sacrifices; then it was all the DONTs on behavior.
The Conclusion to me is: there is a Purpose for man's existence ~ to live to the glory of God. Live in the way that pleases HIM! Follow His commands, Revere Him and be Humble for the Lord will bless.
17:19 ~ ... he is to read it (God's word) all the days of his life so that he may learn to revere the Lord his God and follow carefully all the words of this law and these decrees...
Inspired thots
Moses continued to give the Lord's instructions to the Israelites; at first it was all the DOs on sacrifices; then it was all the DONTs on behavior.
The Conclusion to me is: there is a Purpose for man's existence ~ to live to the glory of God. Live in the way that pleases HIM! Follow His commands, Revere Him and be Humble for the Lord will bless.
17:19 ~ ... he is to read it (God's word) all the days of his life so that he may learn to revere the Lord his God and follow carefully all the words of this law and these decrees...
Children of the Lord
Deut 13 & 14
Inspired thots
As God's children, obedience is necessary; it is God's command to "love Him with all your heart and with all your soul". Learn to revere the Lord your God always. It is a good reminder at this Christmas season... for Christ came to earth in babe form showing His love.
What can I give Him this Christmas when all He ever does is to Bless me? The best present to anyone is what pleases the recipient.
In this Christmas season, the best present to Christ is to Exalt Him through obedience, humility and love.
Inspired thots
As God's children, obedience is necessary; it is God's command to "love Him with all your heart and with all your soul". Learn to revere the Lord your God always. It is a good reminder at this Christmas season... for Christ came to earth in babe form showing His love.
What can I give Him this Christmas when all He ever does is to Bless me? The best present to anyone is what pleases the recipient.
In this Christmas season, the best present to Christ is to Exalt Him through obedience, humility and love.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
With God... Blessing upon Blessing through Obedience
Deuteronomy 9 & 10
Inspired thots
As Moses recounted the events for the new generation of Israel, it showed how Great God is to them; yet, it is no wonder that Israel can forget God's greatness so easily to revert to their sinful ways. It is the attitude of the heart; they do not really know God intimately to fear Him or walk in His ways like Moses.
Hence, it is just following Moses' instructions about God; there is no personal relationship between Israel and God except for Moses.
10v12 And now O Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God , to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul,
and to observe the Lord's commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good
The Lord wants a personal and intimate relationship with Israel but they did not attempt it on an individual basis. They did not personalize it.
Inspired thots
As Moses recounted the events for the new generation of Israel, it showed how Great God is to them; yet, it is no wonder that Israel can forget God's greatness so easily to revert to their sinful ways. It is the attitude of the heart; they do not really know God intimately to fear Him or walk in His ways like Moses.
Hence, it is just following Moses' instructions about God; there is no personal relationship between Israel and God except for Moses.
10v12 And now O Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God , to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul,
and to observe the Lord's commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good
The Lord wants a personal and intimate relationship with Israel but they did not attempt it on an individual basis. They did not personalize it.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Covenant of Love
Deuteronomy 7
Inspired thots
How amazing that it is the COVENANT of LOVE that God operates through to His people. All that He does is based on His great love for His people. He only wants to Bless. His seemingly many and harsh instructions are meant to bless His people and keep them in His love.
He is a Holy God! He must have His people holy to fellowship with Him and honor Him with their holiness as He is holy. We tend to miss that as we are led astray by the attractions of the world.
Inspired thots
How amazing that it is the COVENANT of LOVE that God operates through to His people. All that He does is based on His great love for His people. He only wants to Bless. His seemingly many and harsh instructions are meant to bless His people and keep them in His love.
He is a Holy God! He must have His people holy to fellowship with Him and honor Him with their holiness as He is holy. We tend to miss that as we are led astray by the attractions of the world.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Be Careful...to Heed
Deuteronomy 6
Inspired thots
A very awesome and inspiring chapter. The focus is on God. It is all about God.
THREE times the phrase came on... "Be careful to..."
1) v3 Be careful to OBEY .. so that it may go well with you and you may increase greatly in a land flowing with milk and honey as the Lord promised.
2) v12 Be careful you do NOT Forget the Lord who brought you out of slavery
3) v25 Be careful to OBEY all the Lord's law that will be our righteousness.
And His laws are... The Lord is ONE.
Love the Lord Your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. V6
Fear Him and serve Him only. Do what is right and good in the Lord's sight.
God is so good... He supplies the best without any effort from us. He only plans to prosper His children.
Inspired thots
A very awesome and inspiring chapter. The focus is on God. It is all about God.
THREE times the phrase came on... "Be careful to..."
1) v3 Be careful to OBEY .. so that it may go well with you and you may increase greatly in a land flowing with milk and honey as the Lord promised.
2) v12 Be careful you do NOT Forget the Lord who brought you out of slavery
3) v25 Be careful to OBEY all the Lord's law that will be our righteousness.
And His laws are... The Lord is ONE.
Love the Lord Your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. V6
Fear Him and serve Him only. Do what is right and good in the Lord's sight.
God is so good... He supplies the best without any effort from us. He only plans to prosper His children.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Be Inclined Towards God Alone
Deuteronomy 5
Inspired thots
The TEN Commandments were repeated by Moses to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land. It was necessary because this group would be the younger generation grown up. They may not have been particularly diligent when the actual ten commandments were given during their younger days.
It is strange to me that they should CHOOSE NOT to hear God personally; they prefer a spokesman. Why? Did they fear God so much to think that He will zap them? Already they acknowledge that they CAN HEAR GOD AND LIVE! God is a gracious God... wanting to bless and to fellowship with His people. The people fear death in hearing the voice of God. They did not understand God enough. They began to KNOW a LITTLE about Him but they did not KNOW or WANT to know Him more personally. How sad!
God's heart aches... v29 "OH! that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always so that it might go well with them and their children forever!"
God's request of His people is SO simple...We miss the boat..
Inspired thots
The TEN Commandments were repeated by Moses to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land. It was necessary because this group would be the younger generation grown up. They may not have been particularly diligent when the actual ten commandments were given during their younger days.
It is strange to me that they should CHOOSE NOT to hear God personally; they prefer a spokesman. Why? Did they fear God so much to think that He will zap them? Already they acknowledge that they CAN HEAR GOD AND LIVE! God is a gracious God... wanting to bless and to fellowship with His people. The people fear death in hearing the voice of God. They did not understand God enough. They began to KNOW a LITTLE about Him but they did not KNOW or WANT to know Him more personally. How sad!
God's heart aches... v29 "OH! that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always so that it might go well with them and their children forever!"
God's request of His people is SO simple...We miss the boat..
Friday, December 16, 2011
Your Move...
Deut. 4
Inspired thots
Here Moses summarized the happenings of the Israelites before he died. His final instructions were to have the Israelites do THEIR part as God has already done HIS part. It is up to the Israelites to continue in God's ways by HEARING, FOLLOWING, OBSERVING and ACKNOWLEDGING God's ways and words.
The Israelites are to WATCH Themselves very closely and take to HEART that there is no other god like their God.
It is important to REMEMBER what God has done for you and keep His commands for blessings.
Inspired thots
Here Moses summarized the happenings of the Israelites before he died. His final instructions were to have the Israelites do THEIR part as God has already done HIS part. It is up to the Israelites to continue in God's ways by HEARING, FOLLOWING, OBSERVING and ACKNOWLEDGING God's ways and words.
The Israelites are to WATCH Themselves very closely and take to HEART that there is no other god like their God.
It is important to REMEMBER what God has done for you and keep His commands for blessings.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
WHO is LIKE the Lord Almighty?
Deuteronomy 1 - 3
Inspired thots
These chapters repeated all that happened in Numbers. They recall all the events of the Israelites but they record also the WAY of men ~ their stubbornness, sin, regrets, disobedience, failures, complaints; how they sinned against God and how He punished them.
But through it all, God was WITH them and BLESSED them. He is a Faithful God. It is safer to be on HIS good side of Grace and Mercy than his bad side of wrath and punishment.
Inspired thots
These chapters repeated all that happened in Numbers. They recall all the events of the Israelites but they record also the WAY of men ~ their stubbornness, sin, regrets, disobedience, failures, complaints; how they sinned against God and how He punished them.
But through it all, God was WITH them and BLESSED them. He is a Faithful God. It is safer to be on HIS good side of Grace and Mercy than his bad side of wrath and punishment.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
The Lord Dwells With His People
Numbers 35 & 36
Inspired thots
The END has come; end of Numbers and end of wandering for the Israelites.
God has shown Himself SO FAITHFUL to the Israelites in EVERY WAY. He provided for ALL their Needs and Wants; He gave them Answers; He showed directions and instructions; He gave Inheritance to every tribe; none was left out in any way. He cared for each of His people.
He Dwelt with them!
How Great is our God!
Inspired thots
The END has come; end of Numbers and end of wandering for the Israelites.
God has shown Himself SO FAITHFUL to the Israelites in EVERY WAY. He provided for ALL their Needs and Wants; He gave them Answers; He showed directions and instructions; He gave Inheritance to every tribe; none was left out in any way. He cared for each of His people.
He Dwelt with them!
How Great is our God!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Blessings Follow Whole-hearted Obedience
Numbers 32-34
Inspired thots
When Caleb and Joshua obeyed God WHOLEHEARTEDLY, they were blessed to enter the promised land. Even Moses missed the boat because he lost his patience and faith to honor God's holiness.
God is great and fair to provide for His people appropriately. The bigger tribe had a bigger inheritance; the smaller tribe has a smaller inheritance.
Indeed, with God... all things work for good to those who love Him. (Rom 8:28)
And God gives only the best no matter how meager it seems to us.
Inspired thots
When Caleb and Joshua obeyed God WHOLEHEARTEDLY, they were blessed to enter the promised land. Even Moses missed the boat because he lost his patience and faith to honor God's holiness.
God is great and fair to provide for His people appropriately. The bigger tribe had a bigger inheritance; the smaller tribe has a smaller inheritance.
Indeed, with God... all things work for good to those who love Him. (Rom 8:28)
And God gives only the best no matter how meager it seems to us.
Monday, December 12, 2011
None Would Be Lost... with God
Numbers 30 - 31
Inspired thots
When the Lord is on your side, none would be missing. He ensures total safety over those who are under His charge. (31:49)
When the Lord calls for service, He supplies every need. He guides every step to be taken. He does not leave nor forsake.
Inspired thots
When the Lord is on your side, none would be missing. He ensures total safety over those who are under His charge. (31:49)
When the Lord calls for service, He supplies every need. He guides every step to be taken. He does not leave nor forsake.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Pleasing to the Lord
Numbers 27 - 29
Inspired thots
There are SO many types of offering that one can offer to the Lord that are pleasing to Him. These are spelled out so clearly for one to follow.
The FREQUENT offerings are meant to get God's people to be frequently or constantly praising and worshiping Him.
Chp 28 ~ a DAILY Offering : regularly offering to please Him.
~ Sabbath Offering: every Sabbath
~ Monthly Offering: On the 1st day of the month
~ Special feasts: Passover, Feast of Weeks, Feast of Trumpets, Feast of Tabernacles.
In EVERYTHING, EVERY DAY... offer a PLEASING OFFERING to God.
Inspired thots
There are SO many types of offering that one can offer to the Lord that are pleasing to Him. These are spelled out so clearly for one to follow.
The FREQUENT offerings are meant to get God's people to be frequently or constantly praising and worshiping Him.
Chp 28 ~ a DAILY Offering : regularly offering to please Him.
~ Sabbath Offering: every Sabbath
~ Monthly Offering: On the 1st day of the month
~ Special feasts: Passover, Feast of Weeks, Feast of Trumpets, Feast of Tabernacles.
In EVERYTHING, EVERY DAY... offer a PLEASING OFFERING to God.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Honoring God's Holiness
Numbers 25 & 26
Inspired thots
A great revelation hit me today.... the TRUTH finally SANK in deep.
God's holiness is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to Him; it is His HONOR!
God's Holiness is HIS Honor... hence, all that He did and will do will be to guard His honor ~ His holiness. He CANNOT betray Himself for that is what He is like. WOW! Awesome!
Hence, FORGIVE us Lord that we have dishonored You. We have not been serious in maintaining YOUR Honor which is YOUR HOLINESS. We have belittled it so badly, Lord! Forgive, Lord, forgive!!!!
We truly DO NOT DESERVE Your Grace and Mercy; as we repent, turn Your anger from us, Lord, for we are foolish people.
Inspired thots
A great revelation hit me today.... the TRUTH finally SANK in deep.
God's holiness is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to Him; it is His HONOR!
God's Holiness is HIS Honor... hence, all that He did and will do will be to guard His honor ~ His holiness. He CANNOT betray Himself for that is what He is like. WOW! Awesome!
Hence, FORGIVE us Lord that we have dishonored You. We have not been serious in maintaining YOUR Honor which is YOUR HOLINESS. We have belittled it so badly, Lord! Forgive, Lord, forgive!!!!
We truly DO NOT DESERVE Your Grace and Mercy; as we repent, turn Your anger from us, Lord, for we are foolish people.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Eyes that See and Ears that Hear... God!
Numbers 24
Inspired thots
Balaam finally came to his senses and submitted to GOD's will and ways. He finally acted rightly as a servant of God and stood on God's side rather than at the enemy's camp.
He was blessed with'eyes to see God CLEARLY' and "ears to hear God's Words"; only when he submitted to God fully, he could proclaim the right oracles.
v13... I could not do anything of my own accord, good or bad, to go beyond the command of the the Lord - and I must say only what the Lord says.
God is in FULL control; Take FULL understanding of it and Get on His side ALWAYS!
Inspired thots
Balaam finally came to his senses and submitted to GOD's will and ways. He finally acted rightly as a servant of God and stood on God's side rather than at the enemy's camp.
He was blessed with'eyes to see God CLEARLY' and "ears to hear God's Words"; only when he submitted to God fully, he could proclaim the right oracles.
v13... I could not do anything of my own accord, good or bad, to go beyond the command of the the Lord - and I must say only what the Lord says.
God is in FULL control; Take FULL understanding of it and Get on His side ALWAYS!
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
The World's Approach
Numbers 23
Inspired thots
Balak, king of Moab, ASKED Balaam, a prophet of God to help him against Israel. It is SO illogical to have a non-believer asking a believer to curse another believer. But that is how man is;
The world's approach is the SELF ~ ME over Others! Balak could not take 'No' for an answer although God's response through Balaam remains the same: Blessings for Israel. THREE times Balak tried to coerce Balaam to curse Israel. How foolish!
Oftentimes today, we are foolish like Balak too... we only want God to bless us as we desire; not as how God desires. We have really 'missed the boat'.
Inspired thots
Balak, king of Moab, ASKED Balaam, a prophet of God to help him against Israel. It is SO illogical to have a non-believer asking a believer to curse another believer. But that is how man is;
The world's approach is the SELF ~ ME over Others! Balak could not take 'No' for an answer although God's response through Balaam remains the same: Blessings for Israel. THREE times Balak tried to coerce Balaam to curse Israel. How foolish!
Oftentimes today, we are foolish like Balak too... we only want God to bless us as we desire; not as how God desires. We have really 'missed the boat'.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Obedience with a Pure Heart
Numbers 21 & 22
Inspired Thots
1) Chp 21 ~ the Israelites had success in their wars against the enemies along the way as they followed God's instructions. The Lord provided for their every need... water, safety, victory... etc. They went about conquering although they were humbled not to disturb the land's inhabitants as they requested for safe passage through.
2) Chp 22 ~ Balaam could hear from God yet he was enticed by rewards offered by Balak. Although he HEARD from God Not to go to Balak, Balaam was stirred in his heart over the riches and delayed Balak's men for the night on the pretense of 'seeking' more of God.
Hence, God's anger was stirred that Balaam was lured by the offer of riches.
God can see the real contents of the heart which no one can although outwardly one may say and do the 'right' things.
Inspired Thots
1) Chp 21 ~ the Israelites had success in their wars against the enemies along the way as they followed God's instructions. The Lord provided for their every need... water, safety, victory... etc. They went about conquering although they were humbled not to disturb the land's inhabitants as they requested for safe passage through.
2) Chp 22 ~ Balaam could hear from God yet he was enticed by rewards offered by Balak. Although he HEARD from God Not to go to Balak, Balaam was stirred in his heart over the riches and delayed Balak's men for the night on the pretense of 'seeking' more of God.
Hence, God's anger was stirred that Balaam was lured by the offer of riches.
God can see the real contents of the heart which no one can although outwardly one may say and do the 'right' things.
Monday, December 5, 2011
God's Holiness is Imperative
Numbers 19 & 20
Inspired thots
God instructed the Israelites on so many offerings in order that they may be ceremonially clean ~ i.e. holy ... for He is a HOLY God.
Hence, when the Israelites complained to Moses and Aaron about having no water to drink, it must have been the straw that broke the camel's back... Being humans, they could not endure the constant incessant grumbles of the Israelites; even most gentle Moses fell in his endurance.
Moses acted in anger against the complaining Israelites; however, it was a display of distrust in God. God instructed him to SPEAK to the rock for water but he struck the rock twice. Was striking the rock striking back at God? One must really learn to listen to God AND OBEY if hear correctly.
Holiness is VERY important to God....
> Trusting God is one thing... trusting God ENOUGH to HONOR Him as HOLY in the sight of others is Crucial.
Inspired thots
God instructed the Israelites on so many offerings in order that they may be ceremonially clean ~ i.e. holy ... for He is a HOLY God.
Hence, when the Israelites complained to Moses and Aaron about having no water to drink, it must have been the straw that broke the camel's back... Being humans, they could not endure the constant incessant grumbles of the Israelites; even most gentle Moses fell in his endurance.
Moses acted in anger against the complaining Israelites; however, it was a display of distrust in God. God instructed him to SPEAK to the rock for water but he struck the rock twice. Was striking the rock striking back at God? One must really learn to listen to God AND OBEY if hear correctly.
Holiness is VERY important to God....
> Trusting God is one thing... trusting God ENOUGH to HONOR Him as HOLY in the sight of others is Crucial.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Being in God's Favor
Numbers 17 & 18
Inspired thots
Though there was opposition to Aaron as priest, God proves His choice through signs and wonders. Dont know why the Israelites seem so bent on being forgetful or contentious. They envy Aaron and Moses but yet dare not approach God inspite of all that they have seen and experienced of his greatness.
It is indeed a privilege to be in God's favor as He provides the best! He gave the Levites the best and only asks for a portion as a presentation to God for His provision.
God does not demand much from us although He gives the Best to us.
Inspired thots
Though there was opposition to Aaron as priest, God proves His choice through signs and wonders. Dont know why the Israelites seem so bent on being forgetful or contentious. They envy Aaron and Moses but yet dare not approach God inspite of all that they have seen and experienced of his greatness.
It is indeed a privilege to be in God's favor as He provides the best! He gave the Levites the best and only asks for a portion as a presentation to God for His provision.
God does not demand much from us although He gives the Best to us.
Friday, December 2, 2011
God Makes No Distinction
Numbers 15 & 16
Inspired thots
God is SO good! He does not differentiate anyone who wants to draw near to Him. He allows the same offering and accepts it when it comes with a sincere heart.
God is merciful to those who sin against Him unitentionally. May God remember His mercy upon man who can forget His goodness and holiness so fast.
However, when we despise the Lord and sin defiantly, blaspheme against the Lord and break His commandments intentionally, God will act against us.
Learn from Moses who was always humble, forebearing and interceded for the people even when they rose up against him.
When we hold anything against anyone, we hold it against the Lord. It is important to remain holy and righteous to stand 'between the living and the dead' (v48)
Inspired thots
God is SO good! He does not differentiate anyone who wants to draw near to Him. He allows the same offering and accepts it when it comes with a sincere heart.
God is merciful to those who sin against Him unitentionally. May God remember His mercy upon man who can forget His goodness and holiness so fast.
However, when we despise the Lord and sin defiantly, blaspheme against the Lord and break His commandments intentionally, God will act against us.
Learn from Moses who was always humble, forebearing and interceded for the people even when they rose up against him.
When we hold anything against anyone, we hold it against the Lord. It is important to remain holy and righteous to stand 'between the living and the dead' (v48)
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