Deuteronomy 8:2
“Thou shall remember all the way which the Lord thy God hath led thee these forty years.”
What of Today’s Verse…
The keynote of this chapter is “Remember!” Faith begins without certain evidence of an external and positive kind, but as life advances, one day after another adds the weight of its indisputable testimony. If we step out on the supposition that there is an eternal and spiritual world enwrapping us on all sides, we shall come to so clear and distinct an assurance of it, that it would be easier to doubt our existence. It is a good thing to look back and see the way; it is as certain as possible that the thread of Divine purpose is stringing together the many-coloured links of our life.
Notice the alliteration of Deu_8:15, Deu_8:16. “Who led thee”; “Who fed thee.” Where God leads, He feeds! Look back on the past, and see that just as sure as the guidance of God, has been His care. There is no lack to those who allow Him to lead them in His own paths.
Look back on the past!–Its sins and backslidings–leave them behind forever, and rise to newness of life. Its discipline–intended to chasten and strengthen us. Its trials–meant to reveal God’s power to deliver in the hour of trouble that we may glorify Him. The terrible wilderness of loneliness, the fiery serpents of temptation, the manna which has never failed to fall, the water, which the Rock has ever yielded. Deu_8:17-18 teach us the lesson of humility. If, for some reason, you have been put into a position of wealth, honour, or influence, do not be proud, or think that your talents or abilities are to receive the praise. Thank God, and remember that it is He who gives the power to get wealth or honour, and He does it with a very definite purpose! Will you not pledge yourself to serve and worship Him? As you climb the crest of the hill, and begin to descend into the plain, not knowing what lies before, veiled in the mist, fear not, tighten your girdle, put your hand in His, and walk with Him to be His instrument to bless the world of men.
Let us Pray:
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet; Lest we forget–lest we forget! Amen.
Words of Wisdom
Use Me
Here I am, Lord. Use me.
The line from the Lord’s Prayer, “Give us this day our daily bread,” can refer to food for the body. It can also mean food for the soul or nourishment for the spirit, the living bread of which Jesus spoke.
We all want life to mean more than just material comforts. We want to feel needed. We want to feel we are making a special contribution to the world. We can do this as we express the God-powers and qualities within us.
A simple prayer such as “Here I am, Lord. Use me” can negate any thought or feeling that our lives lack purpose. We are needed, important, and necessary to God and to fellow human beings.
“Give us this day our daily bread.” –Matthew 6:11
