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Deuteronomy 3

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Read Deuteronomy 3 – “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches.  Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit.  For apart from me you can do nothing.”  John 15:5  In our chapter, Moses speaks of learning this lesson.

The Lord assured them of victory over the land of the giants; they conquered all sixty towns, fortified cities and villages, belonging to King Og, the last of the Rephaites (:3-11).  This repeated mentioning of the conquering of the Rephaites stresses that Israel’s original fears that kept them from the Promised Land for 40 years, were unfounded.  Truly, as Romans 8:31 says: “If God is for us, who can be against us?”  

Beloved, are there any giants in your life, keeping you from all that God has for you to do, to receive, to glorify Him by?

The Lord gave the conquered lands to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh with the stipulation that they must leave and cross the Jordan with their brothers until all of the land of Israel was secured (:18-20).  Although God permitted that the women, children and livestock could stay behind while only the fighting men left.  I learned in a deeper study of Joshua that this took about 7 years, and I am reminded of our military, who leave families behind to serve God and country.

Beloved, you may be called to go and you may be called to stay behind, either way you are called to PRAY, covering those on the fighting lines with spiritual protection and fortifying those left behind with all that is needed to endure and thrive in the absence of their loved one.

Moses pleaded with the LORD to cross the Jordan (:23-25).  The LORD could not allow it, but He did permit Moses to go up to Pisgah Peak, where he could lay eyes on all that the LORD would give to Israel.  

Beloved, sometimes God says no.  Notice that Moses remained faithful, even when he did not get what he hoped for, as you should too.  Remember, God is good all the time, even when He says no.

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Deuteronomy 2

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Read Deuteronomy 2 – Hindsight is a wonderful thing.   Moses continues speaking to the Israelites about the wilderness years.   The Lord instructed them when it was time to move on and how they were to treat the neighboring regions.  They were to use utmost respect when it came to Esau’s descendants in the land of Seir, and with the  Moabites in the land of Moab.  These were people the Lord had established and He was not giving the Israelites a foot of their land (:5, :9).  

We discover an element of mystery as the giants of old are mentioned…. The Emites, the Anakites, the Rephaites, the Horites, the Zamzummites and others.  The bible doesn’t say much about them beyond this,  and we certainly don’t see them walking around today. 

Moses covers a 38 year period from the time they left Kadesh-Barnea until they entered the Zered Valley.  He explains that is how long it took the generation of fighting men to perish (again, that is the group who we learned about in yesterday’s chapter 1).

They were to continue Ar, dealing fairly with the Ammonites as to not provoke war.   Are you catching the way the Israelites are being obedient to the Lord now?   There were over a million Israelites by estimates… the numbers were in their favor, but because God said Don’t,  they didn’t. 

At last,  the Lord told them to go to Heshbon, as He was giving that land to them. The Lord hardened King Sihon’s heart against Israel.  War was waged and land was conquered.

Beloved, hindsight can tell you so much about the Lord. You can see your answered prayers, yes’s and no’s. You can see His love, protection and mercy. What does the summary of His hand over your life include? 

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Deuteronomy 1

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Read Deuteronomy 1 – welcome to the 5th book of the bible!   You’ll find it between Numbers and Joshua in the Old Testament.

We start off with a call to remember, as Moses instructs the Israelites during the 40th year of what should have been an 11 day journey from Egypt into the Promised Land (:1-3).  Early in their Exodus,  the Lord commanded them to go in and take possession of the land He was giving to them,  but they rebelled because of their fear.  The only two that would be permitted to enter would be Joshua and Caleb, as well as the children, who were too young to be held accountable when their parents choose fear over obedience. Now Moses is reminding them of this so they will be prepared once they enter. 

As you read,  look for Jesus, he spent 40 days in the wilderness being tempted by Satan and He fought him off with God’s Word from Deuteronomy.  Look for verses you can use to fight the spiritual forces of evil as you navigate life.

Beloved,  Deuteronomy will prepare and remind you to walk closely with the LORD your God.  I’m excited for all we will discover.