Have you ever allowed present circumstances to rob you of celebrating God’s blessings? Sometimes we simply need for someone or something to remind us of all God has done.
Israel failed to enter the Promised Land because of their unbelief and resulting disobedience (Num. 14). An entire generation died in the wilderness and the next generation had spent 38 years wandering aimlessly.
A new generation is now prepared to enter the land. Before Moses passed the responsibility of leadership to Joshua, he reminded the Israelites of God’s rich blessings that had been poured out on them as they had traveled from Kadesh to the plains of Moab. The overarching message is simple but profound—“The Lord your God has blessed you in all that you have done” (Deut. 2:7). He reminded them that for the entire time of the wandering, they had not lacked a thing.
What is God’s blessing? It is His presence, provision, and protection. Later in chapter 8 Moses lists many of the blessings which include the supernatural provision of manna. Moses tells them that the Lord had given them the manna to teach them that man did not live by bread alone “but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord” (8:3).
Have you stopped lately to celebrate God’s presence? Are you aware that even your daily bread is a gift from His hand? Have you sensed His protection? Why not stop and worship Him for all His blessings?
Prayer: Father, I worship you as Mighty God. I recognize that you alone are my sufficiency. Amen