Vayelech וַיֵּלֶךְ - And He Went
Deuteronomy 31:1-31:30
Reading #2 - Deuteronomy 31:4–6
My Thoughts:
Verse 5, “Hashem will deliver them up before you…”. Not only does Hashem protect you and pave the way for you -- He also will deliver your enemy to you. What does that look like? Maybe it means He will defeat them or He will prepare for them to be defeated by YOU. Either way He is in it. It is a sure thing. As long as we are following Him and His Torah. By the way, the defeat may not look like what you thought it would. It may be “compromising” or meeting someone “halfway”. That may be how you “win” the battle you are in. It is important to be open to alternate solutions -- other than “demolishing” them! Remember we are to love Hashem and love others. That includes our enemies!
Challenge:
It’s really, really important to remember when Hashem calls us to do something, either big or small, that we don’t forget He won’t fail or forsake us (verse 6). It may feel like He isn’t helping but we can’t see the unseen. We aren’t able to see what He is doing “behind the scenes”. Sometimes I know it may appear that we are working “alone”, but if you recall this important Scripture you will remember that He never does fail us or forsake us. The challenge today is to look at your life and think about what is going on that you are really requesting His help. Then pray, worship and ask Him to be there to direct you and to assist you. You want His leading and His path, not yours. Be strong and courageous. Take G-dly risks and walk in obedience. Take some time to thank Hashem for delivering you from the enemy and for His protection. Amen.
Reading #2 - Deuteronomy 31:4–6
31:4 Hashem will do to them as He did to Sihon and to Og, the kings of the Amorites, and to their land, when He destroyed them. 5 Hashem will deliver them up before you, and you shall do to them according to all the commandment which I have commanded you. 6 Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for Hashem your Elohim Himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”
