Nov 2- When all looks bright

Entering day 2 of the month of thanksgiving, today's ODB devotion came so timely! (PTL !) It is from Deuteronomy 6:10-19 - God's commands to His people when they entered the Promised Land :

http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb-11-02-06.shtml

God asked His people to : Fear the Lord (v.13).• Serve Him (v.13).• Do not go after other gods (v.14).• Do not tempt the Lord (v.16).• Keep the commandments (v.17).• Do what is right and good (v.18).

The gist of all these which sound like "rules" is basically warning them not to forget the LORD- source of all blessings, particularly when everything looks bright and comfortable. While we would often remember to pray and seek God in times of need, let's not forget to keep a thankful heart in times of abundance, joy and contentment.

Prosperity may be a greater test of character than poverty.

Entering month of November- Give thanks !

Psalm 100 : 4-5 says :

"Enter His gates with thanksgiving,
and His courts with praise;
give thanks too Him and praise His name.

For the Lord is good and His love endures forever,
His faithfulness continues through all generations."

Let this month of thanksgiving be :

... a remembrance of all the great and small things God has done in our every day lives, which would guarantee smiling faces everywhere !

... a refresher to our tired mind after 10 months of hard work without realising that God helped us through each day!

... a restoration of spiritual growth where you may still have areas to work on but let's do it with a grateful heart for He has done so much for us!

... a reliance on our Creator who got a great plan for us ahead, press on with a joyful leap!