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..
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! :)
Sunday, December 18, 2011
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.
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