What Does The Lord Require Of Thee?

Deuteronomy 10:12-17; Genesis 28:15; Deuteronomy 7:9, 31:8; 1 Kings 8:56; Isaiah 43:2; Hebrews 11:6; 1 Corinthians 13:8; Proverbs 3:5-6; John 14:2-3; Philippians 4:8

This morning fiveamprayer welcomes Rev. Roslyn Redwine who is bringing us the word today.   Thank you for your obedience and may God use you in a mighty and awesome way!  Amen!

We are walking in today:  What Does The Lord Require Of Thee?
 
Deuteronomy 10:12-17  12) And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, 13) To keep the commandments of the Lord, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good? 14) Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the Lord's thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is. 15) Only the Lord had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, even you above all people, as it is this day. 16) Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and be no more stiffnecked. 17) For the Lord your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward.  As we read this section of scripture--we find that 40 years has passed, since the children of Israel had left Egypt.  Now all of the adults of that generation, had died and their children were encamped on the plains of Moab, east of the river Jordan.  There Moses instructed them again in the laws that God had given them on Mt. Sinai, this would prepare them to enter Canaan and to prosper there.  As for Moses, he would not enter with them but his teaching in Deuteronomy reveal his great desire that Israel would remain true to the Lord.  Moses reviews  how God's grace had brought Israel from Sinai to Moab.  Deuteronomy chapters 9 and 10, speaks about
the fact that they had no innate goodness of their own--their fathers worshiped a golden calf at Sinai, or how they refused to receive and consider God at Kadesh (Numbers 20:1-13).  This section of scripture shows us the importance of precise obedience as seen in Moses striking the rock twice, and displeasing God.  Yet because of Moses' intercession, God has continued with them until this very day.  At this point, Moses ends his review and extorted the people to remain true to the Lord.  (Deuteronomy 10:12) He asks Israel, what does the Lord thy God require of thee?  He then answers that they are to fear the Lord thy God--reverence the Lord, fear comes from the realization of one's sin before the holy God.  This leads one to walk in all His ways (Psalm 111:10,Proverbs 1:7, 9:10).  We must lay aside all rebellion and walk in His holy standards.  Next, Moses asks Israel to love the Lord, this love also requires them to fear God which reminds a person of His grace and mercy, that over rules sin (Psalms 5:7 AMP).  Love in turn  motivates a person to serve the Lord with his whole heart and soul (Deuteronomy 6:5, Mark 12:30).  Such a whole hearted fervency indeed, leads to worship that manifests itself in keeping the Lord's commandments and decrees.  Thus keeping individual commandants of the law should grow out of proper attitudes of reverence, obedience and love.  This pleases God, also would be for the persons' good (Deuteronomy 10:13).  Keeping God's laws has benefited the nation: it promoted health, prosperity and longevity in the land.  We are talking about trusting God.  We find in Genesis 28:15 And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.  Deuteronomy 7:9 Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations.  Deuteronomy 31:8 And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.  1 Kings 8:56 Blessed be the Lord, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant.  Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.  Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.  Amen!
These scriptures show the promises that God has given us so we have come together to pray for marriages, children, wives, husbands, those who are ill, the nation, for peace and for His love, to mention a few.  We have connected with people all over this nation in prayer.  All of us standing together, crying out to the God who is here, there--everywhere!  He promised to never leave us nor forsake us!  He is truly worthy of our trust!  He has always been.  So why are we worried that He won't be there for us?  Our God is eternal (Revelations 21:6, Ephesians 3:20-21)  Some of us have had our backs against the wall and the blessing kept on coming!  When we could not see our way out, God showed us the way and opened a door!  God makes a way for those who trust in Him!  The Lord will deliver on all of His precious promises, because He loves us so!  He will never fail us, because love never fails!  1 Corinthians 13:8 (AMP) Love never fails [never fades out or becomes obsolete or comes to an end]. As for prophecy (the gift of interpreting the divine will and purpose), it will be fulfilled and pass away; as for tongues, they will be destroyed and cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away [it will lose its value and be superseded by truth].  (1 John 4:8,4:16; Ephesians 2:4)  He has kept all of the promises that He has made for, He loves us so!  Fiveamprayer, that is why we can trust in the Lord!  Proverbs 3:5-6 5) Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6) In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

We seal this prayer in His precious blood, by His Spirit:   We will seek to do all that the Lord requires of us!

Welcome to the overflow...
Thank You for your presence Lord and how You continue to show up every morning in such a mighty and awesome way!  Lord we ask that You continue to feed us Your holy word that our souls are filled with bread of heaven.  Thank You for bringing us together daily to lift up Your name!  That we gather together to seek Your face, to hear a word from You!  Thank You for healing those in the need of Your healing power.  That Your presence shows up restoring health and wholeness.  Lord, we ask that You cover the children while they are out  of school, give them peace and to cease the violence.  Lord we ask that You would keep the officer's family that has been slain, in the line of duty.  We lift up her family and those who are dealing with murdered family members, give them peace.  God let them rest in You Lord!  Bring peace into this nation--into this land, Lord.  We pray for peace in America.  We thank You right now--we are praying for the churches right now that You would touch and fill them with Your presence.  Build up the pastors, ministers and church leaders, have Your way Lord.  For those who have come on this line to pray, bear them up, God.  You said it won't always be easy but You have not brought us this far to leave us!  Have Your way God, thy will be done on Earth as it is in heaven.  Protect the children, God.  Keep the young men and touch them right now!  Thank You Lord for sending Your only begotten Son to restore us to You!  John 14:2-3 2) In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.  Lord we ask You to circumcise our heart today, that You cut away everything in us that is not pleasing to You.  Let us do and think on the things that are pleasing to You,  God!  Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.   Thank You Lord Amen!  Take some time out today to look up these scriptures for yourself.  Visit us on the facebook, it will encourage you and have a awesome supernatural weekend!