Remember the whole way by which he has brought you these forty years through the desert so that he might, by humbling you, test you to see if you have it within you to keep his commandments or not. — Deut 8:2
The keynote of this chapter is “Remember!” Faith begins without specific evidence of an external and positive kind, but as life advances, one day after another adds the weight of its indisputable testimony. If we step out on the supposition that there is an eternal and spiritual world enw... moreRemember the whole way by which he has brought you these forty years through the desert so that he might, by humbling you, test you to see if you have it within you to keep his commandments or not. — Deut 8:2
The keynote of this chapter is “Remember!” Faith begins without specific evidence of an external and positive kind, but as life advances, one day after another adds the weight of its indisputable testimony. If we step out on the supposition that there is an eternal and spiritual world enwrapping us on all sides, we shall come to so clear and distinct an assurance of it that it would be easier to doubt our existence. It is a good thing to look back and see the way; it is as specific as possible that the thread of Divine purpose is stringing together the many-colored links of our life.
Notice the alliteration of Deu 8:15 and Deu 8:16. “Who led thee”; “Who fed thee.” Where God leads, He feeds! Look back on the past and see that just as sure as the guidance of God has been His care. There is no lack of those who allow Him to lead them in His paths.
Look back on the past!-Its sins and backslidings leave them behind forever and rise to newness of life. Its discipline is intended to chasten and strengthen us. Its trials are meant to reveal God’s power to deliver in the hour of trouble so that we may glorify Him. The terrible wilderness of loneliness, the fiery serpents of temptation, the manna which has never failed to fall, the water which the Rock has ever yielded. Deu 8:17-18 teaches us the lesson of humility. If, for some reason, you have been put into a position of wealth, honor, or influence, do not be proud or think that your talents or abilities are to receive the praise. Thank God, and remember that He gives the power to get wealth or honor, and He does it with a definite purpose! Will you not pledge yourself to serve and worship Him? As you climb the crest of the hill and begin to descend into the plain, not knowing what lies before, veiled in the mist, fear not, tighten your girdle, put your hand in His, and walk with Him to be His instrument to bless the world of humankind.
Prayer
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet; Lest we forget–lest we forget! Amen.
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