Daily Reading: Deuteronomy 4–6 (KJV)
In Deuteronomy 4:21 Moses says again, “the LORD was angry with me for your sakes.” He says this three times in Deuteronomy. But God already explained the real reason in Numbers 20:12: “Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel.” Moses did not trust God fully and did not honor Him as holy.
Psalm 106:33 tells us why it happened: “They provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips.” The people were the storm—loud, constant, and tiring. Their complaining pushed Moses hard. But the storm did not cause the problem. It showed what was already inside him.
When Moses hit the rock instead of speaking to it, the sin was not just anger. It was misrepresentation. He made God look harsh and impatient when God had given clear, calm instructions. Moses failed to show God’s true character. That cost him.
This is a warning for us. We often blame our reactions on the storm: “If they hadn’t said that…” “If the pressure wasn’t so bad…” But God judges what’s inside us—the leak. Trials show what we really believe about Him. Do we trust His word when things get hard? Do we show His character correctly when we’re provoked?
The people’s rebellion was real. Moses’ punishment was real. The storm was real. But so was his unbelief. Pressure reveals what we truly think about God.
Keep reading. Moses now tells the next generation to listen, fear, and obey the LORD.
Until tomorrow, stay in the Book. 📖
Brother Tony.
Audio Links for Today’s Reading:
Here are the direct individual chapter audio links (Alexander Scourby reading the Authorized Version) from earnestlycontendingforthefaith.com for today’s reading (Deuteronomy 4–6), formatted correctly:
Deuteronomy Chapter 4:
http://earnestlycontendingforthefaith.com/King%20James%20Bible%20Audio/Deuteronomy%2004.mp3
Deuteronomy Chapter 5:
http://earnestlycontendingforthefaith.com/King%20James%20Bible%20Audio/Deuteronomy%2005.mp3
Deuteronomy Chapter 6:
http://earnestlycontendingforthefaith.com/King%20James%20Bible%20Audio/Deuteronomy%2006.mp3
(Right-click and “Save link as” if you want to download.) These play straight in the browser or any audio player—pure word, no commentary.
📖 Stay in the Book.
Audio Links for Tomorrow’s Reading:
Here are the direct individual chapter audio links (Alexander Scourby reading the Authorized Version) from earnestlycontendingforthefaith.com for tomorrow’s reading (Deuteronomy 7–9), formatted correctly:
Deuteronomy Chapter 7:
http://earnestlycontendingforthefaith.com/King%20James%20Bible%20Audio/Deuteronomy%2007.mp3
Deuteronomy Chapter 8:
http://earnestlycontendingforthefaith.com/King%20James%20Bible%20Audio/Deuteronomy%2008.mp3
Deuteronomy Chapter 9:
http://earnestlycontendingforthefaith.com/King%20James%20Bible%20Audio/Deuteronomy%2009.mp3
(Right-click and “Save link as” if you want to download.) These play straight in the browser or any audio player—pure word, no commentary.
📖 Stay in the Book.