- And when you approach the territory of the people of Ammon, do not harass them or contend with them, for I will not give you any of the land of the people of Ammon as a possession, because I have given it to the sons of Lot for a possession.’ Deuteronomy 2:19 – Moses is recounting the trek that he and the nation of Israel were on to return to the border of the Promised Land. Along the path Israel came to the lands of different people groups, such as we see in our verse above where they came to the territory of the people of Ammon. Notice though that God forbid them to take that land for it was land He had set aside for another. Yes, they were on the right path of following God, but that didn’t mean everything they saw was meant for them. God certainly had land in mind for them, but the land in front of them was given to another and they weren’t meant to take it from them. As we walk after the Lord we are going to see blessings that He has given other people. Maybe it’s a job position, maybe it’s a baby, maybe it’s an open door that you’d like to have, maybe it’s a relationship. Whatever the blessing, is it something you see they got, but you didn’t. In that space it’s tempting to be frustrated and bitter, even with the Lord, for they already have what you are going after. They already have land while we’re still wandering to our Promised Land. Yet even in that statement remember that while God has already blessed them, your blessing is still coming. No it’s not in your hands yet, but God hasn’t forgotten you. God doesn’t bless us in the same ways or on the same timetable. Some receive while some wait, but all who follow God are blessed. Don’t allow the presence of the blessing in another’s life discourage you from your walk of faith after Jesus. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 3441
- Do not contend with them, for I will not give you any of their land, no, not so much as for the sole of the foot to tread on, because I have given Mount Seir to Esau as a possession. Deuteronomy 2:5 – Here the Israelites were beginning their journey to the promise land, yet we see a few times verses like this come up. Here, verse 9, and verse 19. Where God says that He has already given a certain portion of land to another people and that He was going to protect their blessing from others coming to take it away. God here reminds us that He protects the blessings He places in our life from others stealing it away. Especially the promised inheritance He gives us. What does that mean for you? You don’t have to worry about someone coming in and taking the blessing of eternal life away from you. No enemy or attack is going to swipe it away from your story. God is standing guard over you and the life you have with Him. Your inheritance is for you and will remain with you. Today find peace in knowing your life with God is protected by Him. No power, no enemy, no attack, or no evil can take you away from the eternal life God gives once you step into it. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1297
- Deuteronomy 2 – Pastor Mac Daily DEVO From Aroer, which is on the edge of the Valley of the Arnon, and from the city that is in the valley, as far as Gilead, there was not a city too high for us. The Lord our God gave all into our hands. Deuteronomy 2:36 – Every single city that God directed them to take out they were able to take out. Moses’ heart was to help his people remember everything they could about what God had done for them so far. Every step up the way God provide and every direction He gave He gave victory where victory was needed. In our story, have such faith in our God that He remains the same as we are reading about in our passage. If God is directing you on a path, know provision will be there and if victory is needed, that will be found. There will be no city too high for you to handle. With God, truly all things are possible. Trust He’ll provide always. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2427
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