I Will Not Forget His Faithfulness

Our great God is not just a provider, healer and protector, He is the great I AM. As the creator of the universe, He who created us and every living thing, requires obedience. He does not ask for a blood sacrifice anymore, He sent Jesus to fulfill that requirement, so that we could be free.

Galatians 3:13 You have been redeemed from the curse of the law, for Jesus became a curse for us.

After forty years of provision and protection, only two of God's children were allowed to walk into the promise land. All the adults who saw the miracles of God's handiwork did not get to see the land of milk and honey. These people were set free from their oppressors in Egypt after 400 years, were fed manna from heaven every day, received water from a rock, saw that their clothes and shoes did not wear out and were protected by the presence of God as He traveled with them. Yet it was not enough. Not enough to stop grumbling and complaining. Not enough to stop remembering about the variety of food that they tasted in Egypt. That is why the children of the adults, who were freed, became the new residents of God's land for His chosen people.

Deuteronomy 8:2 Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands.

God has many blessings and provisions for us but the requirement He asks is simply our obedience. Many people are diligent in their prayers, daily life and spiritual walk in the difficult seasons but then they get out of the valley over to a resting place and they forget. They forget to praise God for His provision and protection. They forget to seek His face and walk in obedience. They forget His faithfulness.

Deuteronomy 8:11 Be careful that you do not forget the Lord God, failing to observe his commands, his laws and his decrees.

In Nehemiah 9, the people had finished rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem after much struggle and effort. The wall was a success and they were not defeated by the enemy. Yet the people were spiritually empty. The priest Ezra began reading the Law and their spiritual eyes were opened. The Word convicted them, and they began to cry out and repent. They recounted God's faithfulness to His covenant relationship with Abraham.

Psalm 77:11 I will remember the works of the LORD: surely, I will remember the wonders of old.

Deuteronomy 28:1 If you diligently obey the voice of the Lord God, and carefully observe all His commandments, that He will set you high above all nations of the earth.

You will be blessed in the city, in the country

You will be blessed when you come in and when you go out

The Lord will send a blessing on your barns and everything you put your hand to

The Lord will grant you abundant prosperity

The Lord will open the heavens, the storehouse of His bounty

The good news is that we can enter into the rest of God's blessings and protection by feeding on His Word and loving our Father. Matthew 22:36 Jesus said this is the greatest commandment, Love the Lord your God with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.

There are so many blessings in store when you choose to walk in obedience. Perhaps you strayed away and feel a distance between you and God today. The great news is He can't wait for you to turn toward Him today. Humble yourself before the King of Kings and He will welcome you with open arms. He is a faithful loving Father. Choose to remember how faithful He has been to you!