Deuteronomy 8:15 "Who led thee through that great and terrible wilderness, wherein were fiery serpents, and scorpions, and drought, where there was no water; who brought thee forth water out of the rock of flint"
We often see pictures that depict "before and after" results of
weight loss programs or exercise programs. People who are experts at
showcasing their products know exactly how to present the contrasts in such a
way to cause consumers to make the purchase.
In today's text, God is reminding the people where they have been. He reminds
them of the hardships they have endured. You endured serpents and scorpions.
There was danger around every turn. You were hungry and thirsty. You went
through this cycle for forty years.
God is the God of contrast. He showed them where they had been and reminded
them where He was taking them. "For the LORD thy God bringeth thee
into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and depths that
spring out of valleys and hills; A land of wheat, and barley, and vines, and
fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of oil olive, and honey; A land wherein
thou shalt eat bread without scarceness, thou shalt not lack any thing in it; a
land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills thou mayest dig brass."
(Deuteronomy 8:7-9)
Our point for today is this: Why would anyone prefer the hunger and danger of
the world that can never satisfy our souls, when God has promised His children
a life of joy and peace in Christ Jesus?
How is it with you and me today? Is there a hunger, an emptiness, within
you that cannot be filled? Are you looking in the wrong places for
contentment and fulfillment? Fullness of life can only be found in
trusting and following the Lord.