THE EYES OF THE LORD!

Saturday, January 5, 2019

THE EYES OF THE LORD!

Deut 11:11-12

11 But the land, whither ye go to possess it, is a land of hills and valleys, and drinketh water of the rain of heaven:

12 A land which the Lord thy God careth for: the eyes of the Lord thy God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year even unto the end of the year.

           A chosen land for a redeemed people! That’s what God had in mind for the Jews returning from Egyptian captivity. In this section, Moses reviews various laws which will govern their lives in the Promised Land (12:1). Some of the Jews might have thought, “once we get into the land, we can live as we please and still enjoy its wealth.” Not so, for the eyes of the Lord were always upon it. This land would return to its inhabitants evil for evil and good for good.

           Salvation is by grace but blessings are often conditional. “He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.” (John 14:21) I truly believe our very own land is beginning to respond by returning to its inhabitants evil for evil and good for good. The whole earth “groans” (Romans 8:22) under the weight of our rebellion.

           God is watching as we begin this new year. His eyes sweep our land searching for someone to bless. Will you be that person?

2 Chron 16:9

9 For the eyes of the Lord  run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.

Dear Lord, let me be that person who catches your eye for good. AMEN