Meditation
THE ETERNAL GOD IS YOUR REFUGE
Text: Deuteronomy 33
28 February 2021
THANK GOD FOR HIS WORD
It is so wonderful to be able to read the Scriptures. There is so much to learn from the Word of the Lord!
A GLORIOUS WORD OF PROMISE
As Moses drew to a close the Book of Deuteronomy, he wrote to inspire the children of Israel to know their God much better!
27 The eternal God is your refuge,
And underneath are the everlasting arms;
He will thrust out the enemy from before you,
And will say, ‘Destroy!’
28 Then Israel shall dwell in safety,
The fountain of Jacob alone,
In a land of grain and new wine;
His heavens shall also drop dew.
29 Happy are you, O Israel!
Who is like you, a people saved by the Lord,
The shield of your help
And the sword of your majesty!
Your enemies shall submit to you,
And you shall tread down their high places.” Deuteronomy 33:27-29
- The God of Israel
a) He is the eternal God
b) He has everlasting arms
c) Refuge may be found in Him
- What God would do for His people
a) He would thrust out their enemies
b) He would destroy the wicked enemies who threaten
c) He would save them from their enemies
d) He would enable them to dwell in safety
e) He would bless them materially and spiritually
ISRAEL’S PART
There was a part for Israel to play! The people must fulfil their part.
- To recognise God as their “fountain”
a) Of life
b) Of blessing
- To be happy in the Lord
a) As redeemed people
b) As people shielded and protected by the Lord
OUR CHALLENGE
The promises of God transcend time, people and space. These promises are meant to be applied to all who know and love the Lord! Let us rejoice in the Lord our God!