Deuteronomy 16:1-17:20
Luke 9:7-27
Psalm 72:1-20
Proverbs 12:8-9
The consistent message that we see in these passages is that with God-centered lives, all things on earth are possible. Whether it's going out and healing the sick, feeding the hungry, defending the afflicted, caring for those around us, or even ruling a nation, everything should be done with faith in God and actions that align with His word.
As we see in Deuteronomy 17:18-20, when you elect someone who is going to be in power, they must always have God's word amongst them. By following the word of God and using his decrees to govern one's choices, whoever is in power will then be able to lead in accordance to His will. Deuteronomy 17:19 It is to be with him, and he is to read it all the days of his life so that he may learn to revere the Lord his God and follow carefully all the words of this law and these decrees.
We even see the same message being portrayed in Psalms through David's request to bless his son, Solomon, in the coronation ceremony marking the transfer of rule over Israel. Proverbs also touches on this subject in 12:8 when it says, "A person is praised according to their prudence, and one with a warped mind is despised." This indicates that wisdom, which can be achieved through God's word, is better than the ways of the world.
Dear Lord, as we learned today through these verses, it is better to live through your word and through your ways, than to take on things independently. Please remind us each time we pick up the Bible that you are speaking to us and guiding us through our daily lives. No hardships or challenges we face are too great for you. Lord, we put our trust and faith in you as we navigate through our earthly lives.
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