Today's Verse: Deuteronomy 11:8

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Observe therefore all the commands I am giving you today, so that you may have the strength to go in and take over the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess...
— Deuteronomy 11:8
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Thoughts on Today's Verse...

God desires that we obey his will, and that will is not arbitrary, impulsive, or unfair. Our Father wants us to reflect his character, rest in his blessing, and receive his strength to restore our freedom as he delivers us from bondage. Let's not look at his call for us to obey him as merely something we must do but as our opportunity to step into the life of blessing that we discover in God's grace. God commands us to obey him so that we can find the new frontiers of grace where he longs to lead us.

Video Commentary...

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My Prayer...

Lord and Father, thank you for revealing your will and calling me to obey it. I know you desire to share your blessings with me and bring me into your eternal presence. I choose to obey so I can have the strength to step into the life you long to give me as your obedient child. In Jesus' name, I thank you. Amen.

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2 Related Resources by Heartlight

Take the Land
Illustration of Deuteronomy 11:8
Inspirational illustration of Deuteronomy 11:8 -- 8 Observe therefore all the commands I am giving you today, so that you may have the strength to go in and take over the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess ...
New Frontiers of Grace through Obedience
Virtual Worship by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware
We believe in the Lord's goodness and grace. We trust that obeying the LORD opens our lives to the new frontiers of his grace! Phil Ware lead through worship in song, the Lord's Supper, a powerful message from God's word about the blessings in obedience to give us the freedom to become all that God intended us to be.

Illustration

Illustration of Deuteronomy 11:8 — Observe therefore all the commands I am giving you today, so that you may have the strength to go in and take over the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess...

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Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

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