Enlarged to serve
Deu 33:20 And of Gad he said, Blessed be he that enlargeth Gad: he dwelleth as a lion, and teareth the arm with the crown of the head. 21 And he provided the first part for himself, because there, in a portion of the lawgiver, was he seated; and he came with the heads of the people, he executed the justice of the LORD, and his judgments with Israel.
Like Gad. God will enlarge you. God will strengthen you. Gad is blessed to have the strength likened to the Lion. A predator feared by enemies of God – it is said that Jehu who was sent after Jezebel was of this tribe. God needs fierce L lions in His service to deal with certain types of situations quickly and mercilessly. Gad tears the arms of God’s foes. But Gad is also a gentle and fair judge – executing justice and judgments with Israel.
Someone reading is uniquely blessed with a rare boldness to challenge evil and administer fierce judgments – but also self-controlled to share portions to others and to obey the laws of God. Someone reading is unusually enlarged but must not forget that it is God that enlarges and not any man. Gad causes Moses to praise God for His blessings of exceptional enlargement bestowed on Gad. Reflect on how God enlarges His own and the great strength in the Church – the Church that waits upon God like a lion. Sometimes underestimated when quiet but never weak and at occasions awesome in fierce victories through prayer. Worship the God that enlarges in the beauty of His holiness.
Song.
Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness,
bow down before him, his glory proclaim;
gold of obedience and incense of lowliness,
bring and adore him the Lord is his Name.
Low at his feet lay thy burden of carefulness,
high on his heart he will bear it for thee;
comfort thy sorrows and answer thy prayerfulness,
guiding thy steps as may best for thee be.
Fear not to enter his courts in the slenderness
of the poor wealth thou wouldst reckon as thine;
truth in its beauty, and love in its tenderness,
these are the offerings to lay on his shrine.
These though we bring them in trembling and fearfulness,
he will accept for the Name that is dear,
mornings of joy give for evenings of tearfulness,
trust for out trembling, and hope for our fear.
Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness,
bow down before him, his glory proclaim;
gold of obedience and incense of lowliness,
bring and adore him the Lord is his Name.
Prayer : Father, you are the God that enlarges. Enlarge my coast for your glory even as I worship you. Amen.
The Songs of Joseph is an integration of encouragement scriptural devotions, prayers and a compendium of songs of mercy, salvation, new beginnings and victory. We can expect as we trust and obey that our end will indeed be ultimately glorious because God works His marvellous agenda. Be blessed as you read and sing along, daily. Edited by Bolade Apampa
