June 10, 2009 - Deuteronomy 8

Do you know of God's amazing provision for you? A simple reading of Deuteronomy 8 should be a reminder and inspiration. Here Moses is reminding the Children of Israel of their travels since leaving Egypt and before he leaves them and they are led into the land of promise. He reminds them that they hungered and that God fed them with manna. He also reminds them that during their 40 years of wandering that their 'clothes did not wear out' and their 'feet did not swell'. As a father of two teenage daughters, I believe that 40 year clothes are truly miraculous! The provision of God is truly amazing, beyond our comprehension. What makes this even more remarkable is that during the time of this provision, God was punishing the Children of Israel! Even during their punishment He would not abandon them, but would provide for all their needs. That is the same God that we love and serve today. His character is exactly the same. He will treat us no differently. Let's remember that the next time we think we are going without.