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THE LORD BECAME THE SHEPHERD OF ISRAEL
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25
Deuteronomy 8:1-10

Proverbs 30:8-9

 

“…give me neither poverty nor riches;

feed me with food convenient for me.”

 

THE LORD BECAME THE SHEPHERD OF ISRAEL
 
Though Israel was expecting to enter the land of Canaan and would be able to produce their own food, God led them otherwise. Moses said that God humbled them so that they might know that man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that comes out of the mouth of the Lord. Jesus quoted these same words in Matthew 4:4 when the devil tempted Him. He answered him through the Scriptures because God’s truth is eternal.
 
Moses also cited the fact that their clothes and shoes never wore out throughout the forty years. This was another example of how God was meeting their bodily needs. When the Lord Jesus Christ again told His disciples not to worry about what they were going to eat or put on, He pointed to the birds of the air and the lilies of the field as examples of God’s provision. Jesus told this to them as a promise, but in the case of Israel they were witnesses of direct provisions from heaven. Trusting God and knowing the truth of His words is far better than relying on so-called good luck or following superstitious practices. Moses was well informed about all these things and he wanted Israel to follow the Lord and worship Him in truth.
 
Shortage of food and water is a perennial problem in many nations and God showed that He has power over these things and could supply sufficiently for Israel. God is able to supply all our needs according to His riches in glory, this is a truth stated by the Apostle Paul (Phil 4:19). God chastised them as a man would chastise his son. This is painful for the person who receives it. However, it is a positive act because it is intended to bring correction in the life of the son. Shepherding the flock can be a challenging task. Not every move may be comfortable, but it is all meant for the good of the sheep.
 
THOUGHT: God’s resources are beyond what I think and He gives to the needy as He pleases.

PRAYER: Father, may I not worry but seek what I need from Thee.

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