March 17, 2012 (Deuteronomy 32-34; 1 Corinthians 2)
From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:
Scripture: “But they have acted corruptly toward Him; when they act so perversely are they really His children? They are a deceitful and twisted generation.” Deuteronomy 32:5 NLT
Observation: God chose the children of Israel as His own prized people. He blessed them and provided for them in ways they could not even imagine. He freed them from slavery and set them free to live for Him. But they acted perversely. They turned their back on Him, forsook His commandments and worshipped other gods every chance they got. It was a constant cycle, they would get themselves in a mess, repent and turn back to God, then as soon as they were comfortable and at peace they would turn their back on God again. They were a deceitful and twisted generation spotted by sin, and defiled by perverseness.
Application: How can we claim to be God’s people and act so corruptly toward Him? How can we abuse the grace of Jesus Christ and treat it as nothing more than a license to sin without judgment? How can we ignorantly claim to be God’s children when we act so perversely? Are we really His children? God’s children are not a deceitful and twisted people, but rather a holy and obedient people. The scriptures are our great teacher and a trumpet of warning against following a deceitful and twisted path. The example of the children of Israel should compel and encourage us to surrender to Christ and remain faithful to Him until the very end. Don’t forget God in your plenty and never turn away from Him to worship idols!
Prayer: Dear Lord, thank You for this wonderful day You’ve made. Thank You for Your word that teaches and instructs me in Your ways of righteousness. Help me remain faithful to You at all times. You are the awesome God of the universe and above You there is no other! Thank You for Your mercy and grace that provide and protect me daily. Thank You for Your strong right arm that never fails. You are the Rock of my salvation and the lover of my soul. Because of Your mercy and amazing grace I am blessed and walk in victory, in Jesus name, Amen!