You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. – John 8:32
The focus of the post “Step Ahead on the True Path to Liberty” was how the Ten Commandments can put order into our lives. It is through order that you have a path to liberty.
When you pay attention to the word of God, you’re not filling your head with impracticable concepts but you’re giving direction to your daily tasks and a road map to your dreams.
Listen to today’s song Through All of It by Colton Dixon and know that God will be with you in the good times and the bad along the journey.
Today’s passage is Deuteronomy 5 about the Ten Commandments which create order in our life. When we pay attention to the world, disorder expands to fill the void of human failure. When we pay attention to God, order fills the void with greatness.
There is extra focus in today’s passage on the Sabbath because of this need to put more attention on God rather than the world. Worry and the senseless noise of the phone, television, and the bad news of the world can get us down. Each of us could use more of God’s “Good News”.
Moses role in the life of Israel was to set them free from bondage in Egypt and on the journey to the Promised Land. The true path to liberty is godliness. When we pay attention to the word of God, we’re not filling our head with impracticable concepts but we’re giving direction to our daily tasks and a road map to our dreams.
I’m reminded of the photo below I took near my house at Carleen Bright Arboretum. It’s a 16-acre preserve that features 8 acres of landscaped botanical gardens, trails and an event gazebo.
The poem below was written as I reflect on today’s passage.
Child, listen to all I say
Because my name is Yahweh
Everything will be okay
If you keep going my Way
This day with You Lord, help us step ahead with boldness going steadily forward with a certain expectancy because of confidence in Your Way. There may be times along our journey that we may feel that we’ve lost our edge but we can find it back if we are honest with ourselves by reflecting on the past. Then we can start doing what keeps us on the path. Amen.
Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him. – – 1 Corinthians 2:9
In the post “Rewards for Obedience”, the Israelites were blessed when they followed the commandments of God. The ultimate reward was the Promised Land. In current times, obedience continues to be the wise choice. The invitation of Christ whose blessings ever wait for those who activate the power of faith.
The power is activated by accepting Christ as Savior. This reward is beyond what could be imagined. Take a few minutes to listen to the song I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe. Like the song points out, we can only imagine when that day comes. Will you be surrounded by glory, dance for Jesus, and sing hallelujah!
We seek the Lord every day and in His Way we believe. We are thankful for the Holy Spirit and the Word that gives direction as we journey through life. We are thankful for His provision and grateful for the rewards for obedience. This day with God, we dutifully read Deuteronomy 4.
Below are just a few important principles we can take away from today’s passage:
Maintain the hope for better days ahead
Worship the ONE true God
Be disciplined in His Way
Stir up enthusiasm for faith from generation to generation
Pass on the lessons learned
Share the miraculous of long ago like the parting of the Red Sea, manna, the plagues, and the voice of God from fire (vv. 35-36). Also share your experiences or observations that are miraculous
Accept the help of the Holy Spirit
Trust in the Father
Know that blessings come from a Father that loves you so much that He gave His only Son for Your salvation
The covenant made was to follow worship the ONE true God and the Law (Ten Commandments). To be obedient and not worship man made idols. Disobedience would result in dire consequences as this would result in being defeated by enemies and a separation from God’s blessings. Obedience would bring about more blessings than could be imagined
So the wise choice is obedience and the reward is the power of the Holy Spirit inside through acceptance of Christ as savior. Blessings ever wait for those who want to receive. My grandfather used to say, “This world and one more”. The current world is not perfect but the other one is. The perfect place in heaven is beyond what we could imagine.
Enthusiasm and energy of the younger generation; the wisdom and thoughts of the older generation. This is what makes the world go round. Below is a photo of fiver generations. That me (The baby on the left) being held by my mom. To her right are my grandmother, my great grandfather, and my great-great grandmother.
This day with You Lord, we pray for guidance and obedience in following. History tells us that if we follow Your Way, there are rewards beyond what we could ever imagine. We will have the benefit of better relationships, strong families, and successful careers. Lord, we trust You as our guide as You speak to us through Your Holy Spirit. Amen.
This Day With God - A Spiritual Journey 