You shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God has commanded you, that you may live and that it may be well with you, and that you may prolong your days in the land which you shall possess. Deuteronomy 5:33

Imagine you were invited to a banquet.
The address, though unfamiliar, was plainly printed on the invitation.
Even so, how do you know where to go?

GPS.
A map.
Follow the signs.
Ask for directions.
Wander around and hope for the best.

But what if the host accompanies you?
What if the host tells you the best route,
Cautions you against the hazards and pitfalls,
And even brings snacks to make the trip effortless?

Wouldn’t that be a better way to go?

Israel had been given much better than just a banquet.
God gave them the Promised Land.
He accompanied them.
Told them all about the dangers as He protected them.
He fed them.

Yet, so often they chose to trust each other for directions.
“Make us a calf.”
“We should have stayed in Egypt.”
“Korah is just as good a leader as Moses.”
“We can’t take the land away from the giants.”

Walk in His ways. Stay on His path. Follow His directions.

 

 

 

Therefore know this day, and consider it in your heart, that the LORD Himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other. Deuteronomy 4:39

Moses reminds Israel of what God has done for them.

His choice. His deliverance. His provision.
His revelation of Himself. His presence with them.

And it is in light of all that we are called to know and consider.

There is no other God.

So think for yourself.
Has God has chosen you?
Has He delivered you?
Has He provided for you?
Has He revealed Himself to you?
Has He been present with you?

Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes and yes.

Recognize. Acknowledge. Know – Intellectually. Experientially.

Take to heart. Consider – Emotionally. Intuitively.

There is no other God.