March 16-22

Heart Preparations: 
As you read, ask God to open your heart to his word, to take his teachings and apply them to your life in every way possible.


Weekly Reading: 

• Sunday, March 16 — Deuteronomy 14-16
• Monday, March 17 — Deuteronomy 17-20
• Tuesday, March 18 — Deuteronomy 21-23
• Wednesday, March 19 — Deuteronomy 24-27
• Thursday, March 20 — Deuteronomy 28-29
• Friday, March 21 — Deuteronomy 30-31
• Saturday, March 22 — Deuteronomy 32-34, Psalm 91

What to expect: 
    This week’s readings demonstrate how like any good father, God has provided his children with specific rules to obey. Essentially, this is a guide to life as a follower of Christ. Moses gives us very specific details on what God’s expectations are for his people, as well as the consequences that come with disobeying God. These chapters demonstrate how our choices make a difference, choosing to stray from God will only bring harm to ourselves and others. A commitment to God cannot be taken for granted.


Things to look for:
    As you read, try to visualize the setting. These are the sons and daughters of a nation of people who have been roaming a desert for 40 years. Watch how God fulfills his promise to Abraham, Issac and Jacob and delivers his chosen people to the promised land. Take note of how despite their many failures and disobedience, God still blessed his people. 


Personal Insight:
    This week’s reading shows just how much we are called to be different from the world. God has not left us to fumble thru this life, but rather he has provided us with a roadmap. We are to: Devote our entire being to God and obey his commands, be honest and fair, be generous and humble, courageous and strong in our faith. We are to use restraint and show kindness, to be just and merciful. Psalm 91 tells us that while we are not immune from trials and tribulations, God the Father will never leave us. He is with his children always. Psalm 91:2- I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” 


Prayer:
Father, you are so merciful. Even in times when I don’t deserve your mercy, when I stray from you, you are there calling me back to you. Thank you, God, for your patience and the grace you give me time and time again. I pray that I grow closer to you every day. For the strength to keep my eyes on you always. In your name I pray, Amen. 


This week’s devotion was prepared by Trista King. Trista and her family started worshipping with us in 2024 and have been faithfully attending and helping out in various unofficial capacities.