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Devotional - 19th Nov 2021

 '...Thou shalt keep the commandments of the Lord thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him'
(Deuteronomy 8:6).

We should diligently and wholeheartedly keep the commandments of God, because they are His commands and we are His children. We should observe and do them because it is God who had created us and delivered us from the bondage of slavery. We are not only to keep the commandments of the Lord our God, but we should walk in the ways He directed, and be in awe of his majesty and power. We should have fear of offending the Lord and a reverential affection for Him, as a child have to a father. Israel disobeyed God and paid the consequences, time and time again and never seems to learn from them. We ought to learn from their experiences of what God can do when we disobey Him. We must seek to obey the Lord and walk in His ways, then we can enjoy the blessings of being obedient - health and wellness; prosperity; peace; spiritual growth and wealth. We must fear the Lord our God and thank him for the gifts and not take everything for granted. We have to be so careful, not to be in danger of forgetting God in times of wellness and prosperity. We are prone as human beings to forget the faithful God, who bless and prosper us; and to attribute our success to something other than Him - whether it is to "your diligence," "your faithfulness" or "your goodness." We forget it is God who is gracious, merciful and faithful. Let us not forget it is God who gives us the power to achieve; to do good; to prosper; be in good health and to grow spiritually. It is not of our own self or strength. Therefore, give glory and honour to Him! Let us remember who God is and what He has done for us, and see it as our obligation to keep His commandments, walk humbly in His ways and fear Him.

Have a wonderful day and a blessed weekend

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