Depend On God

Deuteronomy 17:16  

"But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, 

to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath

said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way." 

    Regulations are set up for reasons, and each one has a specific detail that it addresses. If we could really understand God's Regulations and understand the purpose of each one, maybe we would understand that it's possible to actually "Depend On God."  Let's look how God used His Regulations to show the children of Israel that could always depend on Him.
    Now the regulations mentioned in (v16), namely the multiplying of horses and wives, were set up so that the King's attention would not be turned from God and to rely on himself, or worse, on idols. God specifically commanded that the children of Israel rely on Him when it came to military endeavors, and not on horses or chariots.  "And the LORD said unto Joshua, Be not afraid because of them: for to morrow about this time will I deliver them up all slain before Israel: thou shalt hough their horses, and burn their chariots with fire." (Josh. 11:6).    

    The example of God destroying the Egyptians in the Red Sea was intended to show Israel that having horses for the purpose of building military strength was unnecessary as long as they trusted in God. When Elisha and his servant was surround by the armies of Aram. God opened the eyes of the servant so that he could see God's army of chariots surrounding the Aramean forces. 
    My Friend's God was providing His watchful care over His servants. God wants His servants today to "Depend On Him" just as Israel did, and not on what man can do! Now is the time when we must truly put our trust in God, and "Depend On Him." 
Amen!

Reading: (Ex. 15:19, 21)
               (Deut. 11:4)
               (Ps. 33:17; 147:10)
Ref: HG SB

May God Bless You

And Your Family

Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.

The Cross Life Ministry