The Source of Our Sucess - Deuteronomy 8:18

"You shall remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as it is this day."  Moses is preaching to Israel and preparing them to enter the promised land. He reminds them of all that God has miraculously done in bringing them out of Egyptian slavery and during their wilderness wanderings over the last forty years. When they get settled in the promised land and begin to live comfortable lives, Moses reminds them not to forget Who is the real source of their well-being. He tells them: "Beware lest you say in your heart, 'My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth" (vs. 17). When we commit our way to the Lord, then He begins to prepare the way for us, just as He did with the Israelites in their wilderness wanderings. When we commit our way to the Lord, He gives us the ability to be successful in all that we do, when we are doing it for Him. We should always recognize His hand at work in our lives and know that He is working for our own good. The credit for God's blessings belong to the Lord, not ourselves. When we do His work, then He gives us the ability.