The God Who Rules (Jan 25)
In his first of three sermons to the
nation, Moses begins with a review
of the past. God had promised
His people a new homeland, but
Israel failed to possess it because
of unbelief. For 40 years they had
wondered and died. Now, with
the passing of that unbelieving
generation, God has led the nation
in smashing victories over Sihon
and Og, bringing them to the
threshold of the land once again.
But before they are ready to enter,
they must learn a crucial lesson
from the past – the lesson that
obedience brings victory and
blessing while disobedience results
only in defeat and judgment.
All Praise be to Adonai:
And I commanded Joshua at that
time saying: Your eyes have seen
all that the Lord your God has done
to these two kings; so will the Lord
do to all the kingdoms through
which you pass. You must not fear
them, for the Lord your God Himself
fights for you (Deut 3:21-22).
At that time Moses pleaded
with the Lord: O Sovereign Lord
(Adonai) God, You have begun
to show Your servant Your
greatness and Your strong hand;
for what god is there in heaven or
on earth who can do such works
and mighty acts.as Yours? Let me
go over and see the good land
beyond the Jordan (Deut 3:23-25)
Adonai, we worship You as the God
who Rules and The Master Over All.
Who can do the amazing and
powerful things You can do?
We acknowledge Your actions
to do as You please for You are
our Owner and owner of all things.
You Lord made us at creation;
bought us at Calvary; and You have
the right to rule our lives. Amen.
Adonai, I humbly bow and ask
for Your forgiveness for failing
to honour You Lord as I should.
Forgive me for the many times
I have gone about the day without
considering that You are the Lord
and Master over all. Forgive me
for my shortsightedness & lack
of faith in You and Your power.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Adonai, align our thots, desires
and actions to Yours and Your rule
so that we can fully experience
Your blessings. May we live out
all of our days in such a way that
we discover and do the calling
You have given to each of us.
And empower us to impact the
lives of those around us with
Your kingdom agenda. Amen.