Deuteronomy 8
Just as the Israelites were humbled and disciplined for their sins in the wilderness (v2-4), God has disciplined me for me sin and humbled me - helping me understand His greatness and my utter dependence on Him alone.
We all go through periods where we are molded by God and often it is painful - but a necessary thing if we are to be who God intends for us.
See also posts here and here, including posts on how we go through a refinement process.
Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the Lord your God disciplines you. v5
Just as the Israelites were humbled and disciplined for their sins in the wilderness (v2-4), God has disciplined me for me sin and humbled me - helping me understand His greatness and my utter dependence on Him alone.
He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. v3
We all go through periods where we are molded by God and often it is painful - but a necessary thing if we are to be who God intends for us.
See also posts here and here, including posts on how we go through a refinement process.
"My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline,
and do not lose heart when he rebukes you,
and do not lose heart when he rebukes you,
because the Lord disciplines the one he loves,
and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.” Hebrews 12:5-6
and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.” Hebrews 12:5-6
This third I will put into the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. Zechariah 13:9
Lord Jesus, please help me not lose heart as You discipline me.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God - full of love and compassion for me - even as You discipline me - it is an expression of Your love for me. Thank You for how You have molded me. I love You. Yet I am not worth such love. I worry - please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
