EYES, EARS AND HEARTS TO PERCEIVE

READING: DEUTERONOMY 29:1-9

Verse 2: “Now Moses called all Israel and said to them ‘You have seen all that the LORD did before your eyes...’”

Too often it is true that the hearts of people are not easily captured by the grace and goodness of the Lord. In Deuteronomy 29, Moses listed some of God’s provision to the Israelites. He had accomplished great signs and wonders. He had led them daily for 40 years during which their clothing and sandals had not worn out. He had conquered the enemies of the Israelites, gaining land for them to inhabit and use to establish homes. In spite of God’s record of generous provision and care, His people had yet not arrived at the position of having eyes to see, ears to hear or hearts to perceive the goodness of the Father. In this present age as we consider the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus for our salvation, we see that God has done even more for us than for His people long ago. Let us pray fervently that, in these present days, many hearts will acknowledge and be captured by His continuing grace and goodness. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. Can you recall an occasion when you failed to properly regard some form of God’s provision to your life?

2. In your everyday living, how do you most appreciate your New Covenant provisions compared to the provisions of the Old Covenant?