2-8-06 Deuteronomy 28:37

Deuteronomy 28:37 (KJ21)
And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword among all nations whither the LORD shall lead thee.

Deuteronomy 28:37 (NAS)
And you shall become a horror, a proverb, and a taunt among all the people where the LORD will drive you.

Deuteronomy 28:37 (NIVUS)
You will become a thing of horror and an object of scorn and ridicule to all the nations where the LORD will drive you.

Deuteronomy 28:37 (NLT)
You will become an object of horror, a proverb and a mockery among all the nations to which the LORD sends you.

Do you want to make a mark in the world? Do you want others to take notice of you? One sure way to do that is to commit your life to El Shaddai, the almighty and powerful God.

When you become a servant of the Living God and strive always to do as He wishes, your life will astonish those around you. They will be amazed at the goodness of the Lord that you experience. You have a wonderful life, but their lives are desolate and full of waste. They are ruined and destitute.

You, however, are a ruler. You have been given the power and dominion to reign. In every way, your life is superior. You are a poem and a proverb and not a cheap paperback novel.

The Lord uses your life to prick the consciences of those you meet. Through you, He is making a point. He hopes to whet their appetites, so that they will come to Him for help.

The Lord God may lead you to various tribes, peoples, and nations. Wherever He sends you, you should stand out from the crowd. You should be a by-word, a name that is on the lips of many. And you should diligently teach them the ways of God.