25 FEB 23 Saturday: A Closer Walk Devotional
“No, do not be afraid of those nations, for the Lord your God is among you, and he is a great and awesome God. The Lord your God will drive those nations out ahead of you little by little. You will not clear them away all at once.” Deut. 7:21-22a
As you reflect and study during Lent, think about the greatness and awesome power of God. He is the greatest warrior and truly fights for his people. Even Jesus told the people not to fear anyone except the one who can not only destroy the body, but also the soul. The Jewish people had to be reminded of what God had done for them in Egypt as they faced new enemies in the promised land.
Our memories are too short of our experiences of God. We forget what he has done for us and have to be reminded of his goodness, providence, and ability. When our problems become so large, we can think they dorf God himself. That’s the nature of man and of spiritual warfare. The fog of fear can blind us to the reality of who God is. God is great!
Do you use the word awesome? I do, for a great cake or an experience, but it should be reserved for God alone. He has the victory over evil, darkness, Satan, and the demons. All are subject to him and will be cast into the lake of fire with one word. Now that is awesome! If we are truly going to grow in this life, we have to entrust God with our enemies because he is able to handle them. In due time, he will handle them perfectly and eternally.
Who are the enemies that God needs to deal with in your life?
Reading Plan: Psalm 30, 32; Deut. 7:17-26; Titus 3:1-15; John 1:43-51
Daily Office Year 1
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