- For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as the Lord our God is to us, whenever we call upon him? Deuteronomy 4:7 – Moses is reminding the people of Israel of all that God has already done for them before they begin their journey into the promise land. Much of his talk to them I feel can be summed up in this verse. Asking them what other nation out there has a god that is near to them whenever they call on him? They had such a unique relationship with God that no other nation at that time had. We must remember that as a Christian, we have such a relationship with God. One where He is so near to us and is there anytime we call upon Him. Nothing else out there that people can place their hope in is as close to them as God is close to us. Christians have such a unique relationship with God, unlike anything else in all creation. Be sure to remember this and to be inviting others into this relationship with God. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1299
- Deuteronomy 4 – Pastor Mac Daily DEVO See, I have taught you statutes and rules, as the Lord my God commanded me, that you should do them in the land that you are entering to take possession of it….Only take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. Make them known to your children and your children’s children…Deuteronomy 4:5&9 – Yesterday marked the final day of all our summer events for the kiddos of the church. Youth camps, Kid’s Camps, and VBS are all behind us now and we are prepping now for the grind of the school year with the kids. What I’ve gotten to witness though over this past summer with the kids is the value of this verse. I’ve had the chance to witness faithful to Jesus adults stepping into the lives of those younger than them and teaching them what they know about God and His goodness. They’ve shared His scriptures to them, they’ve shared how they have seen God move within their own lives, and they’ve shared with them His plan of salvation. I’ve also then gotten the chance to see the result of adults doing this…kids begin to follow Jesus. They begin to learn who God really is and they have their eyes reopened or opened to for the first time to His love for them. If there is someone younger in this world than you, then your role is to teach what you know about Jesus to that person. Teach what you know about God to your children and grandchildren. If you’re a high schooler, help the middle schoolers know about God’s love for them. If you’re a middle schooler, help the elementary kids know about God’s love for them. If we want to see the next generation following after Jesus then they need to see how amazing Jesus is through us. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2429
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