How well are we learning and living God’s word? Do we even try to know it so we can live by His word? We need to open it and realize it is not just a book of stories to keep us entertained; it is what we need to know to live as fully devoted followers of Jesus. I believe He warns us about the American dream and how crazy our belief of more is better.
In verses 10-14 it says, “When you have eaten your fill, be sure to praise the Lord your God for the good land He has given to you. But that is the time to be careful! Beware that in your plenty you do not forget the Lord your God and disobey His commands, regulations, and decrees that I am giving you today. For when you have become full and prosperous and have built fine homes to live in, and when your flocks and herds have become very large and your silver and gold have multiplied along with everything else, be careful! Do not become proud at this time and forget the Lord your God, who rescued you from slavery in the land of Egypt.”
Remember all that we have as American’s and how easy it is for us to put God after all our stuff. We need to put God first and be thankful that we were put here in America to spread the Good News about Jesus and live to honor God by our actions.
Think about what it says in Deuteronomy 8:18 “Remember the Lord your God. He is the one who gives you power to be successful…” Amen