Contemplative Bible Reading

Deuteronomy 4:7 (New Living Translation)

For what great nation has a god as near to them as the Lord our God is near to us whenever we call on him?

The nations who lived around God’s people had gods. Go to the capitol city, go to the high point in the city, and there you would find the gods of that people. The gods were carved in wood and stone and adorned with jewels. Travel anywhere, and you had to go back to that place to consult those gods.

Jehovah the God of Israel? Jehovah was near—as near as the heart.

I have traveled the world. I never felt that I was away from Jehovah the Creator and Savior. God is always right here right now. Let me never forget that blessing.