Deuteronomy 31:8 - Knowing God's Presence More and More.
Deuteronomy 31:8 - Knowing God's Presence More and More.
Deuteronomy 31:8 (NLT) Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the
Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will
neither fail you nor abandon you."
God knows how to get people from point A to point B. We
forget that sometimes. Even though we know He is technically "there,"
we may feel like we're traveling alone. And to be honest, we often
wonder if we're going to get where we need to go.
God goes with us. That's a promise He gave to Moses (Exo.
23:20) and that He gives to us. But His Presence alone - His angelic
help, His Spirit within us, and His sovereignty over our situation -
only takes care of our outward circumstances. Knowing His Presence
takes care of our inward turmoil. We get the benefits of His Presence
whether we sense it or not, but our awareness that He is with us -
guiding us, dealing with our obstacles, and governing our steps - makes
a tremendous difference in how we handle the process. Those who
aren't certain of His Presence make it to their destination as nervous
wrecks. Those who are certain make it there in peace.
Trust and follow God, and you will get to where you need to
go. That's a given. But if you don't experience His being with you
in each moment, the journey will be more painful than it needs to
be. It's possible to go through a difficult process in peace,
knowing and trusting that God is taking each step with you. He offers
reassurance along the way that you are on the right track and gives comfort
when the track hurts. Know that he is with you today and every day.
And He is clearing the way before you.
Father, You have not abandoned me, and You never will. I know
that and trust You to be with me in every step of my journey, even
the painful ones. Please open my eyes to the ways You guide my path.
[The One Year Experiencing God's Presence Devotional by Chris
Tiegreen]
LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE:
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2012/20120420-1400.html
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2007/20070621-1345.html
EXCELLENT VIDEO SERIES ON EXPERIENCING GOD:
http://sda.biggytv.com/watch/Revive!_-_Dwight_Nelson:_Experiencing_Gods_Grace/revive/
