From: TBN Family Media <newsletter@familymedia.tv>
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:58:52 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: Word For Today - #258
To: bliss formula <blissformula@gmail.com>
LOOKING BACKWARD
"Thou shalt remember all the way which the Lord thy God hath led thee
these forty years."-- Deu_8:2.
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 en-wrapping 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-colored 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 backsliding--leave them behind
for ever, 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, honor, 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 honor, 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.
PRAYER
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet;
Lest we forget--lest we forget! AMEN.
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