I have hidden Thy word in my heart.
(Picture by Lisa R)

Deuteronomy 12. “When the Lord your God cuts off from before you the nations which you go to dispossess, and you displace them and dwell in their land, take heed to yourself that you are not ensnared to follow them, after they are destroyed from before you, and that you do not inquire after their gods, saying, ‘How did these nations serve their gods? I also will do likewise.’ You shall not worship the Lord your God in that way; for every abomination to the Lord which He hates they have done to their gods; for they burn even their sons and daughters in the fire to their gods. ‘Whatever I command you, be careful to observe it; you shall not add to it nor take away from it'” (Verses 29-32). This has been the week of God just talking, and talking, and reminding, and reminding. Just as God moved the children of Israel on a new journey, a path that would lead them to deeper, closer, and more intimate relationship with Him (if they chose to obey). He is doing the same with me. Each day during my time in Deuteronomy I am constantly reminded that the goal of my journey is to follow God. Prior to this my relationship with Christ was good, but safe. It was easy to trust, easy to obey (or try to) because even if things failed and fell apart I was in a place that I knew how to control. The same was true for Israel in Egypt, yes they were in slavery, but it was still comfortable because they understood it. New journeys requires one to let go of what they know and trust. God spends most of Deuteronomy reminding Israel that this journey, this promise came from Him. Everyday that I read I too am reminded. It is God who leads and guides me. ALWAYS!