Deuteronomy 4
Remember where you have come from, where you have been, and remember who delivered you, who led you to the promised land.
This message is not just one for the Israelites. It is just as good for each of us today. I doubt that there is one among us this morning that cannot look back and remember the trials that we have endured in your journey. I doubt that there is one among us that can look back and not remember at least one false god that we have worshipped. Remember the Lord, for He is God and He has delivered you. Worship Him and only Him that all may be well with you and your children and your children's children.
Remember too, that God is not a god that is far off. Our God is near and He does indeed call us to gather together to hear what He would have us hear. He gathers together often. I can't imagine one of the Israelites not paying attention when they heard God speaking on the mountain. As often as He desires to speak to you, will you listen? Prayer is not just about asking for things, but for hearing as well. Worship is not just about making your weekly commitment, a weekly pilgrimage to the sanctuary in a building, but for hearing the will of God, for hearing the Word and receiving the Word through the Holy Sacraments. God does desire good things for you. Listen - listen to His Word - listen to the promises. And... know that no matter how upside down life may seem - God is with you in your journey - leading you to the promised land.
Remember where you have come from, where you have been, and remember who delivered you, who led you to the promised land.
This message is not just one for the Israelites. It is just as good for each of us today. I doubt that there is one among us this morning that cannot look back and remember the trials that we have endured in your journey. I doubt that there is one among us that can look back and not remember at least one false god that we have worshipped. Remember the Lord, for He is God and He has delivered you. Worship Him and only Him that all may be well with you and your children and your children's children.
Remember too, that God is not a god that is far off. Our God is near and He does indeed call us to gather together to hear what He would have us hear. He gathers together often. I can't imagine one of the Israelites not paying attention when they heard God speaking on the mountain. As often as He desires to speak to you, will you listen? Prayer is not just about asking for things, but for hearing as well. Worship is not just about making your weekly commitment, a weekly pilgrimage to the sanctuary in a building, but for hearing the will of God, for hearing the Word and receiving the Word through the Holy Sacraments. God does desire good things for you. Listen - listen to His Word - listen to the promises. And... know that no matter how upside down life may seem - God is with you in your journey - leading you to the promised land.
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