The Testament.

We might have come across someone saying, or even said ourselves, "God has forgotten me." Here in Deuteronomy, God asks Moses to write a song for Israel to sing and teach their children so that they will not forget God when they live well. According to God, songs are not just about something for His our joy alone; He emphasizes that a song is a testament between Him and His people. He wants us to remember His faithfulness when we sing. God let Israel and their generations have their own song to remember Him. In Deuteronomy 31:21, God says, "And when many disasters and calamities come on them, this song will testify against them because it will not be forgotten by their descendants. I know what they are disposed to do, even before I bring them into the land I promised them on oath." Israel failed God by making Him think that they would forget Him when they received what He had promised them. What will God say of us? Even when He gives us everything He promises, can He trust that we love Him above all and will not turn away from Him? May we sing songs that testify to everything He has done for us.

Dear God, help us to sing before You always with a heart of gratitude, whether we have everything or are waiting to receive anything. May our love for You grow more and more. May You be delighted in our ways always. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.