October 9th, 2023
Wow! The Lord has done so much in us through the SENT Missions Celebration. Pause and pray for our new missionary friends as they make their way back to their places of mission.
Let’s begin cultivating our hearts to experience “Generosity empowered by Gratitude” by reading & reflecting together on Deuteronomy chapter 8. Our prayerful goal is to grow in becoming ‘giving first’ disciples of Jesus over the next several weeks.
A LITTLE BACKGROUND
Deuteronomy records the 2nd giving of the law by Moses to remind the new generation of God’s People who emerged from the 40 years of wilderness wanderings. They were about to enter the Promised Land (as described in the book of Joshua).
ZOOM IN on Vs. 18 – “but remember that the Lord your God gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm his covenant he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.” Why was it important to remember with humility the Lord as the Giver of wealth and all good gifts? – see Vs. 19.
A Spirit-empowered disciple encounters Jesus in the Word for deepened transformation in Christlikeness. Pause & encounter Jesus as the Source of blessing for your life. He has given you life and life in all its abundance (John 10:10b). Reflect on the blessings and provisions Jesus has provided for you. Write out a prayer expressing your heart of thankfulness to Him.
Let’s begin cultivating our hearts to experience “Generosity empowered by Gratitude” by reading & reflecting together on Deuteronomy chapter 8. Our prayerful goal is to grow in becoming ‘giving first’ disciples of Jesus over the next several weeks.
A LITTLE BACKGROUND
Deuteronomy records the 2nd giving of the law by Moses to remind the new generation of God’s People who emerged from the 40 years of wilderness wanderings. They were about to enter the Promised Land (as described in the book of Joshua).
ZOOM IN on Vs. 18 – “but remember that the Lord your God gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm his covenant he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.” Why was it important to remember with humility the Lord as the Giver of wealth and all good gifts? – see Vs. 19.
A Spirit-empowered disciple encounters Jesus in the Word for deepened transformation in Christlikeness. Pause & encounter Jesus as the Source of blessing for your life. He has given you life and life in all its abundance (John 10:10b). Reflect on the blessings and provisions Jesus has provided for you. Write out a prayer expressing your heart of thankfulness to Him.
“Lord, Thank You for Your generosity that is beyond words! You are the greatest Giver and my true friend, knowing my needs even when I don’t. I’m thankful Your ways and plans reflect Your giving heart that I want to show to others in my life, for I humbly pray in the name of Jesus, Amen.”
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