If we accept God’s grace in Jesus Christ, he will give us access to fulness of blessing. “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ” (2 Corinthians 1:20). Deuteronomy 29 provides an important point of clarification to this. Moses warns the Israelites lest “they invoke a blessing on themselves, thinking, ‘I will be safe, even though I persist in going my own way’” (vs.19). No, the promises of God apply for the purpose of God. If we walk in the pathway of God’s purpose, then we walk under his promises. If we stray from his path he promises to forgive and restore us. He will do so “when you and your children return to the LORD your God” (30:2). God has laid a table of blessing for you to enjoy. But it is for those who sit at his table. It is not for those who “stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers” (Psalm 1:1). He has set the table for you (Psalm 23:5). You always have free access in Jesus. He will lead you to green pastures (Psalm 23:2), but you must heed the voice of the LORD your shepherd (John 10:27). If you do this, as Moses says here, “the LORD will again delight in you and make you prosperous (30:9)”. If you are willing to follow him, he will even enable you to do so by his Spirit. Again, as Moses says here: “The Lord your God will circumcise your hearts…so that you may love him with all your heart and with all your soul and live” (30:6).
Recommit yourself to God’s purpose and ask him to help you walk faithfully with him.
Read Deuteronomy 29 and 30
