1. Training in humbleness (1-9)

Israel's 40 years in the desert was not aimless wandering. God was training them so that they could live (1). God's discipline is God's love. The greatest spiritual enemy of all is pride. The purpose of the wilderness training was to teach the Israelites not to depend on their human ability, but to depend on God. He humbled them, causing them to hunger, then fed them with manna to teach them that man does not live on bread alone but on God's word. One needs a humble heart to keep God's commands.

2. When you are satisfied, praise the Lord (10-20)

When God blesses us and we become rich and satisfied, it is easy to forget God and think, 'I did it by my power and ability.' But ability comes from God (18). God's people must praise and thank God and know that every blessing is from him. They must humbly obey his laws and follow his word to the end. Otherwise, he will remove his hand of love and protection and they will be destroyed.

Application: Lord, thank you for your saving grace and your loving hand which disciplines and protects.
One Word: Depend on God with a humble heart