Deuteronomy 8:2. “And thou shalt remember all the way the Lord thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep His commandments or no.”
THE WAY THE LORD LED. Back at the beginning of my life and walk with God – I really wasn’t aware of the importance of the things He said. Mainly a desire was placed within this heart of mine – Whatever my Lord wanted me to do, with me was just fine.
I remember the first doubt, it really humbled me – To think of my Lord and Christ, I would asham`ed be. Joy returned again when I had confessed my sin – The lesson learned back there, has stayed with me since then.
Testing times came, but through them all - the Lord led – Learning how to act, or refuse what others said. God was proving me to let me know what’s real – That reality is what’s in my heart. And not just what I feel.
God has allowed me over the years to know a little hunger – Going without what I needed, a day or two or longer Helped me to consider what truly was in my heart – That I will still remember the Lord led me from the start.
Times have come when the Lord knew I really needed chastening – I’m a son and carelessness can’t be allowed in the work I’m in. The Lord has led me all these years and I’m living in Beulah land – I’m more conscious now than ever He has led me by His hand.
“O Gracious Father, how kind has been all Thy ways to me. How patient to wait for repentance when I have failed. How willing You were to receive my confession and restore me to Thyself when I sinned. How great has been Thy power when I was not able to fulfill the work to which Thou hast called me. How marvelous has been Thy provisions for me, my wife and family. I praise Thee here this morning for allowing me to be adopted into Thy family and making me a son. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”