“Practical,” the Book of Deuteronomy is certainly that!

I’ve come to love this Book of the Bible, one of Jesus’ favorites as well! For example, He quoted from Deuteronomy each time (3 of them) that He refuted one of the Devil’s wicked “suggestions.”

A total of 34 chapters, with 959 verses, majestic Deuteronomy is the eighth largest Book in all Scripture.

The practicality of the Book is particularly obvious in chapter 20, today’s Lesson.

“And the (military) officers shall speak unto the people, saying, What man is there that hath BUILT A NEW HOUSE, and hath not dedicated it? let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man dedicate it. And what man is he that hath PLANTED A VINEYARD, and hath not yet eaten of it? let him also go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man eat of it. And what man is there that hath BETROTHED A WIFE, and hath not taken her? let him go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man take her.” Deuteronomy 20:5-7

Three “types” of potential soldiers can be given exemptions from military service … and the specific conditions are capitalized in the Text above.

Those just setting up homemaking!

Those just beginning their jobs, food producing jobs!

And those just beginning married life!

Seems that in God’s Eyes some things are more important than even fighting for one’s Country!

A place to live.

A place to work.

A wife to love.

Is that not … well, “PRACTICAL?”

Truly Paul was right. God loves things done “decently and in order!” (1st Corinthians 14:40)

Now …

Have YOU let things become more important than your Wife, loving her? (Or your Husband, if you’re a lady?)

Or YOUR occupation, is it still meaningful to you? That value called the old fashioned “work ethic” being critically important in the Mind of the Lord.

Or even your residence, home, is it not being enjoyed to the fullest extent?

I guess today’s word is “PRIORITY.”

And after all these critical things are “in place” … go fight the battles necessary in your life, to be a victorious individual! To the glory of God!

Wow!

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

 

I need to hear from someone today. Anyone still out there reading these Lessons? My text number: 770-844-7627.