GOD SPEAKS
Today’s Reading: Deuteronomy 1
Click scripture link to read online or HERE to listen online (then click the symbol of the audio speaker above the scripture portion on the right-hand side).
This photo is taken from Israel looking towards Jordan. This is the Gulf of Aqaba (some call it the Gulf of Eilat). It is located at the northern tip of the Red Sea.
GOOGLE MAPS – To see where the photo was taken, click HERE.
Key Verse: Deuteronomy 1:21
Look, the Lord your God has set the land before you; go up and possess it, as the Lord God of your fathers has spoken to you; do not fear or be discouraged.
This book is essentially a reminder for the Children of Israel of events and laws already covered in Moses’ first four volumes (Genesis through Numbers). Moses’ final book is called the Deutero-Nomos, the second law. It restates God’s laws and purposes in order to impress the message on hearts and minds.
Moses tells the people in verse 6, “You have dwelt long enough at this mountain” (it may have looked just like the mountain in Reynold’s picture above). It’s a fact that we are often comfortable where we are and don’t want to confront the mountain. God has delivered us from the past, and now He wants us to move forward into the land flowing with milk and honey which He has promised us. But there is this mountain. Jesus said, “If you have faith as a mustard seed (enough faith to obey), you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move and nothing will be impossible for you” (Matthew 17:20b).
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Lord Jesus, give me the courage to speak to (not about) this difficulty facing me. I do so now in Your Presence. MOVE!!! Now, I need the grace to move forward. Thank You for the grace You are giving me to obey Your instructions. Here we go Lord! Hallelujah! Amen!
100 PERSONAL WORDS:
One of the great people God sent to work with me in ministry is Fred Vanstone. He first introduced me to these words in business matters…”moving forward.” He was the son of a miller in Bowmanville, Ontario. He became the #2 man in the bank of British Columbia, then CFO for the Pattison Group. He took on the administration of a University, owned a Vancouver business, and then as we traveled together down a mountainside in the Rocky Mountains, we both knew God had spoken to us that we were to work together as a full-time team. Tears come to my eyes as I think of the amazing administrative gifts Fred brought to Crossroads. The mountain of debt on our 143,000 square foot TV production centre disappeared. The “promised land” of CTS (YES-TV), a network of several over-the-air TV stations, was licensed by the federal government. Fred continued after he left Crossroads to run a company based in Philadelphia with several thousand employees. Thank you, my friend Fred, and thank you, Jim Pattison, for sending Fred to us initially. “Moving forward,” the mountain moved out of the way. What God has done on the business side of Crossroads, He is doing constantly in my personal day-to-day life.
Yours for “moving forward”,
David
We are moving forward in Jesus Christ–our power-changer–our mover–our shaker. We find strength in Your Word, Lord. We rely on prayer to get us through each day and to make a stronger world built on love. Let us hold one another up in prayer as we seek the Lord and his strength. Yes, we seek his presence continually, in Jesus’ mighty Name. Peace to you, fellow saints of the Lord.
“It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.” Romans 8:34, NKJV
Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Christmas Canon (Official Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cP26ndrmtg
One of the most beautiful of Christmas songs. Blessings of His peace and joy on everyone today.
Thank you Deanna
Thank you Beverlee for that beautiful song.
I valued the lesson today especially not being stuck at the mountain. Edward’s first radiation yesterday, so so we have started to climb up that mountain, 29 more to go. There is cancer cellls in his left ear and they are hoping to shrink them. I might not post everyday as I am accompanying him to his treatments. I will let you know how he is doing as we move forward. Love and blessings to all. Eleanor M.
The Lord be with you and Edward during this difficult time.
Eleanor M.
Lord You have heard Eleanor’s prayer! Lord I declare through the death and resurrection of our Saviour Jesus Christ that the cancer is GONE! Edward will not need many treatments;Lord speak to Edward, open his heart to see YOU IN YOUR GLORY! “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who have trespassed against us!”
TY Lord amen amen
Amen Beverlee!
Lord God thank you for answered prayer, taking away anxiety and giving me peace of mind.
Thank you for this blog, the scriptures, the comments and the photo. Bless all who have participated in this daily fresh manna, and, especially Ron and Ann and Reynold for continuing to post it!
PRAISE THE LORD! on the Dr. Oz show (December 14th edition) there was a Dr. Jordon Peterson speaking on “You may be sabotaging your marriage and not know it” words to that…it was excellent, Dr. Oz spoke how common-in-law is a big factor in a marriage breakdown….PRAISE THE LORD
Lord You instituted marriage, You set up a plan that works, Lord I pray that You will bless all marriages; TY Lord amen
Thank you Irene and Sah for yours prayers . God Bless you both.
Didnt know about Fred Vanstone’s contribution to Crossroads. Bless him !