May 2, 2013 (1 Chronicles 16; Psalm 106; Matthew 19)
From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:
Scripture: “Again and again He rescued them, but they chose to rebel against Him, and they were finally destroyed by their sin. Even so, He pitied them in their distress and listened to their cries.” Psalm 106:43-44 NLT
Observation: Israel failed to follow God’s commands as ordered. They rebelled against God and did not destroy the heathen nations that occupied the land God was giving them. Instead they mingled among the pagans and adopted their evil customs. They ended up worshipping their idols which led to their downfall. How quickly they forgot what all God had done for them. He freed them from Egyptian slavery, led them across the Red Sea on dry ground and then provided Manna from heaven for them. Again and again God rescued them; again and again they rebelled against Him. They were finally destroyed because of their sin.
Application: How many times has God had to rescue you because you rebelled against Him? How quickly have you forgotten all that God has brought you through? Is your life a replica of the children of Israel? Our goal should be to learn from the mistakes that our forefathers made. We should be careful to remember God in all situations and circumstances. We must seek Him for direction and counsel. We must learn to trust Him and count on Him to deliver us from all evil. Yet if we rebel against the one that rescues us what hope do we have? We must cry out to God, “save us and forgive us!” We must be diligent to keep ourselves unspotted by this sinful world and never forget God. He loves us with unfailing love and hears our cries, He’s listening for a cry of repentance so He can rescue us and bless us once again!
Prayer: Dear Lord, thank You for this day. Thank You for Your mercy and grace that provide and protect me every day. Thank You for Your unfailing love. I praise You for who You are and all You’ve done! Plant Your word deep within my soul and let it grow and produce fruit You will be well pleased with, in Jesus name, Amen!