Deuteronomy 28:12

“The Lord will open to you his rich storehouse, the heavens, to give the rain of your land in its season and to bless all your undertakings” (Deuteronomy 28:12).

Comment:

This ringing call to spiritual commitment is presented as the conclusion of the final address by Moses to the Hebrew people that constitutes most of the Book of Deuteronomy (although Moses is sometimes referred to in the third person, so the authorship isn’t all that clear). Certainly it speaks with an almost epic sense of promise and process. Spiritual laws exist to guide us as we work to accomplish our spiritual purpose while, at the same time, living our mortal lives. The Lord of our being—the Christ Presence that is our true identity—is always available to guide us through the challenges and choices we face. If we align ourselves with that energy, and choose according to those universal laws, not only will our lives be rewarding and joyful, but we will be creating the higher consciousness that Jesus calls ‘the kingdom of heaven’ at the same time. It’s a promise and awareness for which the people of that time weren’t fully prepared. It took the ministry of Jesus, hundreds of years later, to make its meaning clear, immediate, and practical.

The promise is that we will achieve our spiritual purpose—and often we accomplish much of that not just in reaching our goals, but in the process we go through first. You are eternally young in Spirit, and no less capable of expressing your unique spiritual energy. Remember that Moses was 60 before he got his call to lead the Hebrew people out of slavery. And remember, too, that no one can block you if you are truly surrendered to the Power of God within you.

Blessings!

Rev. Ed