God Will Take Care of You
Posted by Melissa
Do you ever feel like you’re wandering around with no direction in life? Maybe you’re not quite sure why you’re taking certain classes this year. Or maybe life just doesn’t seem to make much sense in general right now. You might be trying to make big decisions, like where or if you’ll go to college or what to do after graduation. Maybe you just want to know if your crush feels the same way about you. Whatever the circumstances, uncertainty can be scary.
Concentrate on verse 7 as you read Deuteronomy 8:1-10.
According to these verses, why did God lead the Israelites on a 40-year journey through the desert?
What had He promised them?
How had God provided for the Israelites while they were in the desert?
Why did God allow His people to feel uncertain for so long? (See vv. 2,5.)
In what area of your life do you need to “observe the commands of the Lord” (Deut. 6:17) as you wait on Him?
How might God be using uncertainty in your life to draw you closer to Him?
In what situation is God calling you to trust in His provision?
The Israelites traveled the hot, arid land by foot, totally removed from the comforts of civilization, susceptible to attack, and without a way to grow food or find water—but God took care of their every need. We sometimes believe that accounts of God’s provision and protection are only found in Bible stories. But if you ask some friends who have been walking with the Lord for awhile, they can probably tell you how God has provided for them. God wants to lead you, guide you, and provide for you in all parts of your life. Let Him.
For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land, a land with streams of water, springs, and deep water sources, flowing in both valleys and hills.
—Deuteronomy 8:7
Reprinted from ec magazine. © 2010 LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention. Used by permission.
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