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.
For more inspiration on stepping ahead into our future, read more and join in on the praise from today’s wonderful song “Good, Good Father” by Chris Tomlin.
A person’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way? – Proverbs 20:24
History shows us that the good things that happened were directed by God. In the post “Perfect Way”, Moses uses history and experiences to build confidence for the future. As we look back on history, we see that it was the times when we trusted and obeyed that things fell into place for our benefit.
As in the song Good, Good Father by Chris Tomlin, we are never alone. We are loved by our heavenly Father and He gives us direction to step ahead into our future.
Thanksgiving is a time for family, lots of food, and football games. Our favorite teams don’t always win but being a part of God’s team always brings the final victory. All winning teams have a game plan. Let us be thankful that Jesus is God’s plan for us and by accepting Him as Savior; we have taken the steps necessary to make this Thanksgiving weekend with Him amazing!
This Day With God - A Spiritual Journey 