Monday, November 18: Deuteronomy 24- Experience never wasted.

It caught my attention that God reminded Israel of what happened to Miriam (9). Then later God used Israel’s past as slaves in Egypt (22) as part of His closing teaching in this chapter. As I was meditating on this, it occurred to me that our experiences, good and bad, are never wasted. God can and often does use them as He is teaching us new things or reminding us of things He has taught before.

Our experiences are never wasted. God regularly uses our experiences to move us to a new place, or to connect us with someone who could use our help, care or love. Paul builds on a similar thought in 2Corinthians 1:3.

As my morning draws to a close, God is whispering… “Look for opportunities today to draw upon your life experiences in a manner that allows you to enter someone else’s life so that you can help them seek God in the midst of their life.”

Lord, may this characterize my life today… bringing You into the lives of others. Amen.