This verse is part of a series of verses in which Moses speaks to the Israelites as they prepared to reach the promised land. This generation of Israelites were the ones who had grown up wandering and who had not experienced the liberation from Egypt.
He is promising them the same things he promised their forefathers.
If they love him and keep his commandments he will take care of them.
Some research here shed light on the fact that the Israelites were promised physical land, where as we are promised and eternal inheritance.
We must remember that our inheritance is not of this earth.
No amount of stuff will ever compare the the biggest gift he has planned for us.
The only way we can obtain this gift though is to live our lives loving him and honoring his commandments.
I pray that as you contemplate this you will take a moment to thank our heavenly father for all he has provided you with here, but thank him even more for the gift we have yet to receive!
I hope you all have a Blessed Friday!
P.S. Please take a moment to pray for the earthquake victims in Japan. It's easy for things a world and a half away to feel just that, so far, but you never know who you might have been affected by this tragedy.
I was happy to hear that a tsunami did not hit Maui where my grandparents live this time of year. I was glad to hear that my friend who is visiting California didn't have to evacuate. But my heart still aches after seeing all the tragic footage of Japan. So stop for a moment and pray for all those affected.
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Love this message. Sometimes we get so caught up in things that don't matter and forget to cherish what really matters, like our loved ones, and the gospel. :)
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