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GOD’S CARE IS SUPERIOR
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21
Deuteronomy 32:11-14

Isaiah 45:21-23

 

“Look unto me, and be ye saved,

all the ends of the earth…”

 

GOD’S CARE IS SUPERIOR
 
The character of an eagle illustrates God’s superior care. This bird of prey is highly protective of her little ones. Anyone who tries to touch her nest faces the wrath of this queen of the skies. This is a picture of what God is to His people. God also provides nourishment for His people. In the case of Israel, He provided ready-made bread in the form of manna during their forty-year sojourn in the wilderness. This was an extraordinary means of provision. Note that His ordinary means is also from His gracious hand.
 
God provided the animal produce and also the crops of the field. The increase of the field came mainly from sufficient rain and good soil. Honey and oil represented the best of the foods that God provided for His people. Refined animal products were also the best foods. The nation was sustained in good health and remained strong physically because God was with them. Moses referred to the Lord again as the Rock of their salvation. Israel had literally witnessed the salvation of the Lord when He brought them out of Egypt through His mighty hand. He defeated their enemies and allowed Israel to live in comfort and satisfaction.
 
The greatest salvation is the blotting away of their sins and their admission to eternal life. This came through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. It was not clear to them at that time, but the Lord had revealed to them in pictures which were later confirmed at the first advent of the Lord. Man always remains sinful, with idol worship as the greatest transgression of Israel and all nations. This was mentioned repeatedly because Israel in their depraved state was vulnerable to turning to idolatry. At the same time, idolatry was also the worst abomination as it amounted to the denial of God. This highlights the importance of remaining faithful to the Lord under all circumstances. It was needful for Israel, and it is equally needful for His people today.
 
THOUGHT: Salvation is made possible in Christ and gives hope to a sinner.

PRAYER: Father, I thank Thee for Thy saving grace offered to me.

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