Deuteronomy 6:10 When the Lord your God brings you into the land he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, to give you—a land with large, flourishing cities you did not build,
My daily devo this morning said that God didn’t make us to be self-sufficient. He made us to need Him, daily. I’m ashamed to admit how little I like the idea of not being self-sufficient, of needing anyone or anything. I’d like to say that doesn’t apply to God, but I can’t deny the bristle I felt reading those words this morning. Jesus, help me.
Deuteronomy 6:11a … houses filled with all kinds of good things you did not provide, wells you did not dig,
But life has taught me that I do need Jesus, so much, every day. And Covid isolation taught me that I do need people, my people, people who love and accept me, and I do need to use the gift of encouragement that God has given me. And all of these things are good. Thank You, Jesus.
Deuteronomy 6:11 …and vineyards and olive groves you did not plant—then when you eat and are satisfied,
Lord, the idea of self-sufficiency is so appealing. I don’t want to need anyone. That feels weak. But You have shown me in so many ways that my days are better with You, my days are better with people who love and care about me, with people who need uplifting and encouraging. Help me, always, to be grateful. Help me, always, to seek opportunities to shine Your light. Amen.
Deuteronomy 6:12 be careful that you do not forget the Lord, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.
Have a blessed day.