DEUTERONOMY 32:7

“Read up on what happened before you were born, dig into the past, understand your roots.  Ask your parents what it was like before you were born: ask the old ones, they will tell you a thing or two.” (Message)

TO PONDER 

Moses wrote these words in song as a reminder that they needed to be passed on down through the ages.  The good, the bad and the ugly. 

In earlier chapters, He praises God for being reliable, a faithful “rock” whose works are perfect, and remembering how He has nurtured Israel like an eagle who cares for its young. He also pointed out how the Israelites began to doubt and started to go off the tracks …. just one of their failures was rebelling and showing their ungratefulness by turning away from God during their journey and worshipping false Gods. 

Even though the Israelites failed on many occasions, and doubted that God was walking with them, we see that Moses urged them to remember the days of old (v7), to call to mind the things of the past to better live in the present, to have an enduring hope.  We need to have a deliberate look at the past to understand God’s actions, both the positive and negative.   

Today, I want to urge those who are reading this, to remember, life is about learning and understanding the experiences and wisdom of previous generations, as their stories hold valuable lessons for today.  Also, as we hear about the past, we get to know the heart of God through the stories of those who lived before us.  Not just one reason to be grateful and thankful …. But 10,000 reasons … not only for today, but forever more. 

PRAYER: Precious Father, thank you for the journey that we go through daily … the good, the bad and the ugly … Help me too willing to share your stories with those around me.  Help us all to see that it is important to understand the past so that we can live in the here and now in a better way.  AMEN 

Today's devotion written by Noeline Brock (Danny's mum).