Deuteronomy records Moses’ words near the end of Israel’s wilderness journey. Israel was preparing to enter the Promised Land. Moses knew that a new season was approaching. He also knew that a new season could bring a new danger. Israel could become so focused on the blessings ahead that they might forget the God who brought them there. Therefore, Moses told Israel to remember. “And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart.” — Deuteronomy…
