Devotion:
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Read Deuteronomy 32:8.
From the very beginning, God has been the One who gives, appoints, and determines our portion in life. When Moses sang this song to Israel, he reminded them that their place in the world—land, blessings, and calling—wasn’t an accident. It was the deliberate gift of the Most High God.
This verse paints a picture of a God who holds the map of the nations in His hand, placing each one exactly where He wills. The borders, resources, and opportunities each nation enjoys are not the result of human strength or chance—they are assigned by God Himself.
The same truth applies to our personal lives. Everything we have—our breath, our health, our relationships, our talents, and even the opportunities before us—comes directly from the Most High. We may work, plan, and strive, but at the root of it all, we are recipients, not self-made owners.
When we remember that all we have is given, it transforms our hearts. Gratitude replaces pride. Generosity replaces greed. Trust replaces anxiety. If the God who set the boundaries of the earth has given us our portion, then we can rest in His wisdom and provision.
Lord Most High, thank You for every gift in my life. Remind me daily that everything I have comes from You. Teach me to live with gratitude, humility, and open hands, trusting that You have given me exactly what I need for the life You’ve called me to live. Amen.
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