Meditation
REMEMBER THE DAYS OF OLD
Text: Deuteronomy 32
17 January 2021
REMEMBERING THE PAST
One of the blessings of life is actually the ability to recall the past. Sometimes, we take this for granted. This was a lesson that Moses sought to teach the children of Israel.
7 “Remember the days of old,
Consider the years of many generations.
Ask your father, and he will show you;
Your elders, and they will tell you:
8 When the Most High divided their inheritance to the nations,
When He separated the sons of Adam,
He set the boundaries of the peoples
According to the number of the children of Israel.
9 For the Lord’s portion is His people;
Jacob is the place of His inheritance. Deuteronomy 32:7-9
- What should be remembered?
a) The days of old
b) The years of many generations
- Who may be consulted concerning the past?
a) Fathers (parents)
This includes grandparents
b) Elders
The older generation
- What ought to be known?
a) The wonderful works of God
b) Some highlighted for good reason:
i) God gave an inheritance to Israel
ii) He gave clear borders to all the children of Israel
(Each tribe was given a portion of land according to its size)
- The most significant lesson
a) God’s portion was His people
b) Jacob was his inheritance!
OUR CHALLENGE
Let us consider what we ought to practise!
- Let us recall the past dealings of God with us
- Let us revel that we are the Lord’s inheritance!
Let us seek to respond to the Lord appropriately. May our hearts be filled with great gratitude and joy always!