Go and Get , See and Set

O. T. #369  "Go and Get, See and Set"
Sept. 22, 2014
Deuteronomy 1-Part 1
Behold, I have set the land before you: go in and possess the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give unto them and to their seed after them.  Deuteronomy 1:8

LET IT GLOW

Keep in mind that Moses is preaching his first sermon to the second and new generation of Israelites. He knew what an important message this was-if not heeded, they would not properly occupy the land promised to their fathers, if at all.

Moses starts out by reviewing the problems and victories of their 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. It had been 400 years since they had been back in the land of promise. Moses emphasizes the past deliverances of God and His future fighting for them. It was a time of reminding and preparation. Consider-this generation was age 20 and under when they began the 38 years of wandering. Now they were close to 60 and under. Did they understand the cause of it? Did they remember all the events? The new generation needed to know why the nation of Israel was organized and why it had not entered its inheritance sooner.

What did this overview remind Israel?

The LORD our God spoke to them at Mt. Sinai, Horeb. (They spent a year or so receiving instructions for the Tabernacle and erecting it, the Ten Commandments, as well as the national and social laws.) This generation experienced the provisions of God with the manna and water. Their sandals did not wear out either. These people had even grown up and lived in slavery in Egypt, experienced God's power when He parted the Red Sea, walking through it, and had seen His leading with a cloud by day and a pillar of fie by night as their guide. Several times God's judgment came upon the nation for their sins-plagues, fire, earth swallowing up families.  Recon they were prepared to walk by faith as their God led?

It is always good to share with our younger generation and family the mighty works of our God, in His Word and in our lives. Sing His praises. Tell of His wonderful deeds. Give God the glory. Extend His love.


LET IT GROW


Israel had stayed there long enough. It was time to leave the mountain of the Lord.
Turn and take, go and get, see and set. (verses 7-8) Their loving God guided Israel according to His divine purpose and promise to Abraham in Genesis 15:18; 17:8.

Israel had turned from the weary wilderness to take a journey meant for them. They had to go and get the land of the Amorites and Moabites. As Israel camped on the east side of the Jordan River, they would see the Promised Land which was set before them to conquer and in which to live.

Sounds like a pep talk to me. Moses lays it all out, the past, the present, and the future.
Aren't there times we need the same? Review what great things God has done for us, then continue on walking by faith. Share the hope we have in Jesus.


LET IT GO

Let go of my wilderness attitudes that had me in bondage.

Get on following and serving God.

See the Lord's wondrous work in my life.

Set my focus on Jesus and my Promised Land of heaven.