Deuteronomy 8:4 – “Your clothes did not wear out upon you, neither did your feet go bare during those forty years.”

As I read, prayed, and mused on the Word of God today, the Awesomeness of God filled my mind and overflowed in my heart. In Deuteronomy 8, we have the recounting by Moses regarding Israel’s journey from Egypt to Canaan.   Many miracles were rehearsed.  But one captured my attention, that was Deuteronomy 8:4.

That is astounding!  Think about the aging process, weight gain and loss, and the day-to-day dealings with the elements.  They had clothing that renewed itself!  I realize that this may be an expression depicting God’s detailed care, but the expression alone speaks to God’s awesomeness.  At the least, we can say, “They had no lack!”   That is amazing!

In Deuteronomy 9, Moses spoke of their past and future deliverance, where they would defeat giants.   That was literal, but for us, it may be figurative.   If we take God’s promises to heart, we, too, know that we can live without lack and with the confidence that no giant can stand and gain victory over us!  We can live unconquerable lives!

The warning Moses gave is germane today.  Deuteronomy 9:4 – “Do not say in your heart, after the LORD your God has defeated them from before you, it is because of my righteousness that the LORD brought me in to possess this land…”   What I heard in my heart was, “Say no to pride!”

Israel was instructed to diligently keep God’s commandments and to fill their hearts with love for Him.   They were to circumcise their hearts (surrender fully) and resist the Spirit and Word of God.

He made it clear that they had a choice.  If they chose God in total surrender, His Blessings would be their constant companion.  But if they did not, the curses would come!

Revelation 22:14 is our ambition: “Blessed are those who do (keep) His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.”

Heaven is beyond my finite ability even to imagine!  Serving God is a struggle UNLESS and UNTIL we give Him our All.   If He is LORD of All, All the time, His commandments are not difficult because our heart’s deepest desire is to please Him, and Christ in us makes obedience easy and natural.

If it is not natural and is a constant struggle, maybe we should examine our surrender or lack thereof!  LORD, help us die to self and surrender ALL to You.   Help us cease trying to DO and just BE, living in total surrender.  The Awesome God is our God!  Life without Lack is His Provision!

May the LORD help each of us to learn to live with no sense of lack, knowing that He is our provision!