THE STORY OF JESUS: Deuteronomy 4-6
“For the Lord your God is a merciful God; he will not abandon or destroy you.” (Deuteronomy 4:31)
Moses is giving final instructions to this younger generation of Israelites, before they part.
He reminds them of God’s ’10 Lifeskills’ (commandments) for success in their new venture.
He also reminds them they will mess up, and learn the hard way that His instructions matter.
Like a child leaving home, as parents we want to equip, warn and support them.
We want them to live well and to prosper, to avoid life’s traps and live wisely.
The Law of Moses was uniquely designed for the nation of Israel, for the old covenant.
Like Moses, Jesus left ‘final instructions’ for when we were on our own (Matthew 28:18-20).
The Law of Love is our guide, the Spirit of Jesus is our helper.
This world is a dangerous, tempting place; we need God’s help and guidance more than ever.
Unless we keep in step with the Spirit of Jesus, we too will mess up.
Our only hope for success ‘in the land’ is to live WITH, LIKE, and FOR the Lord.
But we also can be assured that when we mess up, and get lost, the Lord is merciful.
No matter how lost we get, He is always ready to be found, and to restore and help us.
“You will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul.” (Deuteronomy 4:29)
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, thank You that not even my messing up can doom me forever. I need Your wisdom and Your help in the world, I also need Your mercy. Thank You for assuring me for all of these!