29 The secret things belong unto the Lord our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.

Deuteronomy 29:29 (KJV)

9 And the Lord thy God will make thee plenteous in every work of thine hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy land, for good: for the Lord will again rejoice over thee for good, as he rejoiced over thy fathers:

10 If thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to keep his commandments and his statutes which are written in this book of the law, and if thou turn unto the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul.

11 For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not hidden from thee, neither is it far off.

12 It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it?

13 Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it?

14 But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.

15 See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;

16 In that I command thee this day to love the Lord thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the Lord thy God shall bless thee in the land whither thou goest to possess it.

17 But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods, and serve them;

18 I denounce unto you this day, that ye shall surely perish, and that ye shall not prolong your days upon the land, whither thou passest over Jordan to go to possess it.

19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

20 That thou mayest love the Lord thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life, and the length of thy days: that thou mayest dwell in the land which the Lord sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.

Deuteronomy 30:9-20 (KJV)

There are some things about God that we cannot understand and will never know.  There is enough that we do know to keep us busy and rejoicing.

The Provision of God

(Deuteronomy 30:9)

God makes a sovereign promise to his people. He promised to bless the fruit of their hands, of their bodies, their cattle, and the land. In essence, God has promised prosperity, family, and abundance. He has promised that every aspect of their lives will be blessed.

The Precepts of God

(Deuteronomy 30:10)

Israel was obligated to live according to the Word. We are called to live our lives according to the precepts or principles of God’s Word.

  • It is not hidden. (Deuteronomy 30:11)
    God has revealed His Word to us, and we are obligated to know it, embrace it, and live by it!
  • It is not hindered. (Deuteronomy 30:12-13)
  • It is not hoarded. (Deuteronomy 30:14)
    God revealed the blessedness of having the Word of God nigh unto them, in their mouths and in their hearts.

God’s Word speaks to us in powerful and precious ways. It brings conviction to our hearts and guidance to our lives. It is nigh unto all who desire it. God’s Word doesn’t just exist in the pages of the Bible, but it exists in the hearts of God’s people. The world may take away a copy of the Bible, but they can’t take away the Word!

The Proclamation of God

(Deuteronomy 30:14-19)

God reveals a choice. (Deuteronomy 30:15,19)
They could choose evil or good, righteousness or sin, blessings or a curse, life, or death.

God reveals a command. (Deuteronomy 30:16a)
If they were to serve the Lord, this is what He required. They were commanded to love Him, to walk with Him, and to honor Him through obedience to His Word.

God reveals a consequence. (Deuteronomy 30:16b)
Serving the lord would not be without benefit. He is God and could simply demand that humanity serve and worship Him, but He desires those who want to serve Him and worship Him. Because of their loyalty, God promises blessing upon their lives.

God reveals chastisement. (Deuteronomy 30:17-18)

The Presence of God

(Deuteronomy 30:20)

He would manifest Himself to them in several ways:

  • In love (verse 20a)
  • In loyalty (verse 20b)
    It requires that we surrender our wants and desires for what He desires. We must reach the point that we realize apart from God we are nothing. “I want to cleave unto my Lord.”
  • In life (verse 20c)
    God had promised His presence and provision in their lives if they walked with Him and served Him. He is our strength and our existence. Each day that I live I am borrowing from the blessing of God. Each day that I live I have the privilege to experience His awesome presence in my life!

There is much concerning God that we do NOT and will NOT understand. The secret things belong unto God, but I am glad that there are some things revealed unto us. God wants to bless and help us, but we must meet Him on His terms.