- And the Lord said to Moses, “Behold, you are about to lie down with your fathers. Then this people will rise and whore after the foreign gods among them in the land that they are entering, and they will forsake me and break my covenant that I have made with them.” Deuteronomy 31:16 – What a way for Joshua to begin his time as their leader. God is already preparing Joshua for the failure of His people in following Him. Leaders can lead, and even be great at doing it, but it’s up to the people to choose if they’ll follow or not. This applies to government, to our church leaders, and ultimately if we’ll follow God. My heart is heavy for all those in any leadership position in this unique season we’re all in. They have a heavy weight on their shoulders to lead whoever they are over through uncharted waters that seem to keep changing. Today, find time to pray over some of our leaders…yes, even the ones you don’t like. They probably need it more anyways lol. Either way they are people hopefully trying to do what right and most likely they have families at home they are called to love as well. Pray for their peace, joy, and wisdom. Praise God though we have Savior who is over all this. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1326
- Deuteronomy 31 – Pastor Mac Daily DEVO Assemble the people, men, women, and little ones, and the sojourner within your towns, that they may hear and learn to fear the Lord your God, and be careful to do all the words of this law, and that their children, who have not known it, may hear and learn to fear the Lord your God, as long as you live in the land that you are going over the Jordan to possess. Deuteronomy31:12-13 – Last Sunday I had the blessing to preach on the concept of fellowship. We unpacked how it is so much more than just a potluck, but it’s an intentional gathering of believers seeking to foster each others relationship with God. Much like we see in our passage. Moses is gathering the people together. Young, old, male, female, and even those just traveling through. Once gathered the law would have been read over them so they all knew the fullness of God’s word, even the little ones who hadn’t had a chance yet to hear it before like this. They were coming together to encourage each other’s pursuit of God and pursuit of this calling to be faithful to Him. This is fellowship. As I write this, it’s Saturday morning meaning tomorrow is Sunday, our typically gathering time for the church. Be intentional tomorrow when you gather. Seek out as many ways as you can to help your brothers and sisters in their walk with Jesus. Encourage, uplift, listen, direct, and pray for them. Let’s be like this assembly in Deuteronomy who chose to gather and share with each other the word of God. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2456
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