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“Do not harden your hearts, as in rebellion as they did in the trial in the wilderness.” Psalms 95:6-11

God’s unfailing care for forty years to the children of Israel were daily reminders of His miraculous provision, God gave them food from Heaven which the angels served and they were taught that having God’s promises they were secure from want or harm.

The problem was they did not appreciate what they were saved from or what they were given. And this was the hardening of their hearts. They complained often, He was giving them freedom and the love of a master but they said it would have been better back in Egypt, how quickly they forgot their trials. They did not trust in His salvation which was leading them to the promise land.

The truth is the “manna from Heaven” He gave was like the “bread of Heaven ” who came down to give life. John 6:26-40

The connection here is that God truly cares. We are blind to what we live in, we don’t see His gifts as life, because it doesn’t look like what we want. Matthew 15:14

Have you ever watched a child receive a pair of gloves or a new jacket and the disappointment on their faces because they wanted something to play with, it wasn’t an object of affection to their own expectations. However give that kid a few years or a really cold day and they are going to love those new things that will help to keep them warm while they play outside. With God the Father its about needs, not wants.

Our hearts are set against Him when we say “I’ll do it my way..” like those in the wilderness we have a lot in common, until we learn to trust and be obedient we will not be able to hear and follow His call and receive His care.

His promises contain power.

In every command, in every promise of Gods word is the power, the very life of God, by which the command is fulfilled.

His Promises = His Provision

So those who by faith receive His word, receive the very life and character of God. John 5:24

So today trust Him, do not harden your hearts.

In Christ Love, Amen