Deuteronomy 7:18 KJV
Thou shalt not be afraid of them: but shalt well remember what the LORD thy God did unto Pharaoh, and unto all Egypt;
Deuteronomy 8:1 KJV
All the commandments which I command thee this day shall ye observe to do, that ye may live, and multiply, and go in and possess the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers.
Deuteronomy 8:5 KJV
Thou shalt also consider in thine heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, so the LORD thy God chasteneth thee.
Here are three admonishing words given to the Jews, but have some implication for Christians too.
First, remember what God did in Egypt.
When fear begins to overwhelm and when the enemy appears too powerful to face, remember what God has done. His power has not abated and His hand is not shortened. He is still able to fight for us.
Second, observe to do His commands.
Obedience to the Lord does not come naturally but supernaturally. If we are to obey the Lord we will need to study His Word and seek His enablement.
Third, consider that just as a father chastens his children so does the Lord His people.
This is not meant to bring fear into our hearts, but comfort. God will not leave us to ourselves. His plan is to bring His people up, to parent them and guide them and train them until they be formed into the image of Christ.
Thou shalt not be afraid of them: but shalt well remember what the LORD thy God did unto Pharaoh, and unto all Egypt;
Deuteronomy 8:1 KJV
All the commandments which I command thee this day shall ye observe to do, that ye may live, and multiply, and go in and possess the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers.
Deuteronomy 8:5 KJV
Thou shalt also consider in thine heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, so the LORD thy God chasteneth thee.
Here are three admonishing words given to the Jews, but have some implication for Christians too.
First, remember what God did in Egypt.
When fear begins to overwhelm and when the enemy appears too powerful to face, remember what God has done. His power has not abated and His hand is not shortened. He is still able to fight for us.
Second, observe to do His commands.
Obedience to the Lord does not come naturally but supernaturally. If we are to obey the Lord we will need to study His Word and seek His enablement.
Third, consider that just as a father chastens his children so does the Lord His people.
This is not meant to bring fear into our hearts, but comfort. God will not leave us to ourselves. His plan is to bring His people up, to parent them and guide them and train them until they be formed into the image of Christ.
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