Deuteronomy 31-34: I know it is crazy, but I grieve when I read these chapters because Moses dies. It is like losing an old friend. My heart goes out to him for not being able to enter the promised land, but I wonder if he did not win the prize by not having to go with the people any further. Maybe God was blessing him in a greater way just taking him Home. If you look at the song Moses was to write about how Israel would get into the new land and become lazy in their worship of God and they would not rely on Him because they did not feel like they needed him it reminds me so much of our culture as well. We are satisfied and make ourselves and our ability to control and run our lives our focus.

Les and I were talking this week about praying that God would give us enough to keep us from being in need, but not so much that we would forget Him. In my bible study this week we were asked what our dreams were. One of mine was to be financially wealthy enough to do ministry without having to worry about finances. I know I need to depend on Him in so many areas not just finances. Oh Father, please don’t allow me to become like Israel and much of my culture who have gotten so satisfied with life and my pleasures that I miss my whole heart reliance on You.

For Israel it cost them their freedom, their homeland, and the effects are still being seen today. When we are told in the bible to pray for peace in Israel I know that a part of that is to remember Who is their only Peace. It is not just for Israel though. It is for you and me too. May we all rest in the Prince of Peace and not our own understanding. In all our ways may we acknowledge Him and allow Him to direct our paths. To the One I rely on and rest in be the glory and honor and praise today and forever more!