The words here strike me.
For the Lord is your life. (Deuteronomy 30:20)
Do we really believe that? “The Lord is my life.”
Can I honestly say that? “The Lord is my life.”
What does that mean exactly?
He is the source of life of course. He gives me life and breath. Each breath is a gift from him.
But when we say he is our life, I think we also say that he is the source of joy in life. He is the one that makes life worth living.
Throughout the book of Deuteronomy, you see the concept that we are meant to enjoy life.
But that life can only be enjoyed when in the presence of the Lord. (12:7, 12:18, 14:26, 27:7).
Some people think that they can only truly enjoy life and find true joy apart from God.
They seek it in money. In their job. In a husband or wife. In their children. In all the things this world offers.
But apart from God, they are left empty and hungering for more.
Worse, to abandon the One who is life, who is joy, ultimately leads to despair and misery (Deuteronomy 28).
Who is our life?
Who is our joy?
Choose life so that you and your descendants may live, love the Lord your God, obey him, and remain faithful to him. For he is your life… (Deuteronomy 30:19-20)
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