THEY SHALL OVERTAKE YOU Sunday November 1, 2015
Text: Deuteronomy 28:1 – 6 Memory verse: v 2
In
this chapter the blessings and curses are enumerated at length, and in various
small details, so that on the first entrance of the Israelites into the land of
promise, their whole destiny was laid before them, as it was to result from
their obedience or the contrary. The blessings are here put before the curses
because God is slow to anger, but swift to show mercy. It is His delight to
bless. The blessing is promised, upon condition that they diligently hearken to
the voice of God. They are required to keep up religion, the form and power of
it, in their families and nation, and then the providence of God would prosper
all their outward concerns.
Those
blessings which others greedily follow after, and never overtake, shall follow
after you, and shall be thrown into your lap by special kindness. These
promises still stand for us today. Unfortunately, most people run after
miracles and blessings because they have refused to obey the voice of God. It
is through obedience that God’s blessings will come upon us and overtake us
this month and in the days ahead. Have a lovely month of November.
Food for Thought: For these blessings to overtake you, what are the
things you should do?
Prayer: May I play my part O Lord, so that your blessings will
overtake me.
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