Deut. 33, 34

God told Abraham He would give him a land to live in. It would also be a land his descendants could live in. When Moses was about to pass, God took him to the top of Mt. Nebo and showed him this land that was promised to Abraham.

God fulfilled His promise, although the journey to get there seemed difficult and long. Nevertheless, He was faithful.

Our timetable is not God’s. He takes the time necessary to accomplish His purposes in HIS WAY. It is up to us to hold on to those promises and endure to the end.

May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. [1 Thess. 5:23,24]

Deut. 32

The Song of Moses is recorded in this chapter. It was his final tribute to God and his parting instructions to the Children of Israel. Sadly, he climbed the mountain for a glimpse of the Promised Land and was taken. He and Aaron couldn’t enter the land because he displayed a lack of faith in front of the entire nation at Meribah.

Our faith doesn’t depend upon our own spiritual strength. We find our strength in the Lord. He gives us the faith we need to overcome. We thereby receive that faith and respond by being obedient to Him and honoring His Name in our generation.

We don’t deserve to go to Heaven, but God in His love sent Christ to pay the entire admission price for us. How can we neglect so great a salvation. [Heb. 2:3]

Deut. 29-31

God is a gatherer. Christ gathered wherever He went. Jesus said, “Come unto Me, ALL YE who labor and are heavy laden.” [Matt. 11] When He looked at the rebellious city of Jerusalem, He lamented, “I would have gathered you as a mother hen gathers her chicks.” [Luke 13] Christ commanded the man who had a feast, “Go out into the highways and hedges and COMPEL them to come in.” Get the message?!

Likewise, we are to gather to Him … not to us. Don’t get me wrong … people gather to us but we lead them to Christ. Paul said, ‘Be ye followers of me AS I follow Christ.” [1 Cor. 11]

GATHER ON!

Deut. 26-28

Satisfaction is a life reward for belonging to the Lord. The term is used to mean “enough.” It fulfills your actual need. It says your gas tank is full and your belly has what it needs.

Jesus fed the multitude with 5 loaves and 2 fishes until they were satisfied. It was often used in scripture to signify that enough food was available. Going beyond is not necessary. Falling short can cause suffering. Satisfaction is “just right.”

Christ’s blood atoned for our sin and it was enough. Our debt obligation was satisfied. In Christ, we can be satisfied in every area of our lives because of His provision.

“No good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly.” Ps. 84:11b

Deut. 22-24

Participation privileges for Israelites were revoked for descendants of the Moabites and Ammonites and for others whose sinful practices were abhorrent to the Lord. They couldn’t worship with everyone else. They were marked “to the tenth generation.” If a sin is not blotted out, God sees it for eternity.

Then came Jesus. God knew we couldn’t survive without Him. The blood of Christ cleanses us from ALL sin and iniquity if we repent before Him and accept His Salvation from our sin. Apart from Christ, God still remembers. Through Christ, He FORGETS.

“Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” Isaiah 1:18

“I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.” Jeremiah 31:34

“As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us” Psalm 103:12

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 Jn. 1:9

Deut. 19-21

God hates this. He gives life and watches over each one. Shedding of innocent blood is listed in Proverbs 6, the catalog of things God hates. When an innocent soul is murdered, God desires swift judgement and wants it avenged.

Abortion must be the ultimate form of this tragedy. Can you imagine the heart of God when He sees the potential of each little life get snuffed out before it has a chance to unfold? Does it make Him regret giving us a free will?

The judicial replacement of Ruth Bader Ginsburg will probably impact abortion in our nation. (Potential overturning of Roe v. Wade) For this reason, prayer should be offered for her replacement. When we pray, we give God something to work with.

Deut. 17, 18

Many well-intentioned Christian leaders may tell their prophecies/predictions about the future … even delving into political event outcomes that they think God gave them. Some are accurate and some are not. In Deuteronomy, Moses gave the litmus test for prophets … does their prophecy come to pass. Prophecy is to be judged. Incidentally, false prophets could be stoned for their deceptive practice.

The wise Christian maintains a “watch and pray” posture for upcoming political events, being careful not to presume “inside knowledge” that clouds the issue. We should love what God loves and hate what God hates and thereby vote and relay His heart to the world.

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” [Matt. 5:14-16]

Deut. 14-16

At the root of the word reverence is revere. It is a deep respect and admiration for someone or something. This is how we should conduct ourselves toward the Lord at all times and in every occasion of life. We apply reverence in the way we talk, walk, work, worship, eat etc. God gives us life, and we give Him reverence.

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness … Matt. 6:33a

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Col. 3:17

Deut. 12, 13

Yes, there are things God hates.

One easily found passage is Prov. 6:17-19 which says He hates;  (Proud) haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood (as in abortion), a heart that devises (dreams up) wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the (Christian or family) community.

Add to that: detestable things, such as burning your children in the fire as a religious sacrifice; setting up a religious statue to worship; wickedness (evil committed consciously).

Summarily, God hates sin because it is the opposite of what He intended for us to do. It robs us of His blessing which automatically comes when we live according to His righteous plan.

Imagine the shattering emotion of Heaven when the Heavenly Father made His pre-emminent Son to BE SIN for us.

For this reason, the following has to be one of the most significant scriptures in the Bible:

“…The proof of God’s amazing love is this: that it was while we were sinners that Christ died for us.” Rom. 5:8 -JB Phillips

Deut. 10, 11

The tribe of Levi was designated by God to carry and care for the articles of worship and all that was associated with the Tabernacle. They were, in turn, given choice meat and elements of the sacrifices to eat and prime territories to live in without actually owning anything. God said, “I am their inheritance, their possession.”

If you are material-minded, you might say, “Wow, what a gyp.” However, if you are indeed a worshiper, a New Testament priest unto God who values the Lord’s presence above everything else, you might say, “That’s great. He’s ALL I need.”

Once we’ve tasted of the Lord’s goodness and our soul has found its resting place in Him, we are more than content to have JUST JESUS. Like Solomon, since he chose wisdom above all else for his reward, God said, “You’ve made a wise choice … so I will give you everything else as a bonus.” ( my paraphrase )

[The wise man] … when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. -Matt. 13:46