Deut 1:29-30 Then I said to you, “Do not be terrified; do not be afraid of them. The LORD your God, who is going before you, will fight for you, as He did for you in Egypt, before your very eyes….”
Deuteronomy is a recounting by Moses to the Israelites of their journey thus far. They can see the Promised Land from where they are, but Moses will not enter it with them, so he wants to remind them of everything that got them to this point.
Deut 1:31 “…and in the wilderness. There you saw how the LORD your God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place.”
Commentary on the chapter posits that the Israelites were not convinced of God’s unfailing love of them and therefore they doubted Him because of their lack of belief. Further, commentary says the Israelites should ask “What would it take to finally convince me that God really loves me?” I think that’s a wonderful question for all of us to ponder.
Deut 1:32-33 “In spite of this, you did not trust in the LORD your God, who went ahead of you on your journey….”
Lord, Thank You for this day, for this scripture, for Your unfailing love of us. Forgive us for doubting You, Lord. Help us to love and accept ourselves and each other just as we are so that it is easier for us to truly understand the he depth of Your love for us. Draw us closer. Amen.
Deut 1:34 “When the LORD heard what you said, He was angry….”
Have a blessed day.
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