March 13

Deuteronomy 8-10
The Israelites are reminded of their past sins and God's mercy. Moses helps them to understand that whatever good they have in their lives is a gift from God; that even when they might say they have earned it through their hard work and skill, it is God who has given them the talents and abilities to make it possible for them to work and earn. He is giving them, and us, a less in humility.

It is easy, and oh so tempting, to take the credit for the many blessings we receive. I have boasted about my hard work to gain an education that made it possible for my wife and I to have more than our parents did. But, then I take a step back and give God all the credit for blessing me with a mind that is able to learn, and the resolve to put it to use. I thank God for putting the right people in my life who have influenced and encouraged me to use the opportunities before me. Without God's intervention, either directly or indirectly, I would be nothing, nor would I have gained anything. Praise be to God for the riches of His blessings in our lives!