03/05/2026
Day 64 – March 5
Deuteronomy 17–20
This year I’ve been slowly sorting through boxes of papers I’ve accumulated over the years. The process can feel a little tedious at times, but every now and then I rediscover something that reminds me of meaningful seasons in life.
In one of those boxes I found a song idea I had been developing from a poem written by my friend Eugene. Seeing it again brought back memories of a time when several of us at church were writing songs together. It was a wonderful season of creativity and fellowship, and some of the songs turned out quite nicely—especially when we worked together.
Looking back, it reminds me how often God works through people together rather than alone.
Each person brings something different. One brings a melody, another a lyric, another encouragement, another wisdom. Alone our contributions may seem small, but together they can create something far stronger and more beautiful. Scripture often reminds us of this truth—that when people stand together, they are stronger, like strands woven into a rope.
Perhaps that is why fellowship is such an important part of the Christian life.
Today’s reading in the Book of Deuteronomy chapters 17–20 speaks about leadership, justice, and even how Israel should approach times of conflict. In these instructions God reminds His people that their strength does not ultimately come from wealth, armies, or horses, but from the Lord Himself.
The world often measures value in treasures like ruby, gems, and gold. But God reminds us that His greatest gift is something far more valuable.
The poem Eugene wrote expresses that thought beautifully.
No Love Greater
by Eugene
May God’s peace rest upon you.
May His hope rain down.
May His grace shine upon you.
For in Him love is found.
Blessed is the love of the Father,
Holy is His Son.
Sacred is the Holy Spirit,
All are formed in One.
There is no love,
No love greater than the Lord’s.
There is nothing to compare
To the gift God gives.
Not ruby, gem or gold.
God gave us Jesus,
His Son and the wonder that it holds.
In the Book of Psalms we are often invited to “sing to the Lord a new song.” Worship is not only tradition—it is a living response to what God has done.
And sometimes those songs are born not only from inspiration, but from fellowship, when God’s people bring their gifts together.
Perhaps that is one quiet lesson behind today’s reading: when God’s people trust Him and stand together, their strength becomes greater than anything they could produce alone.
No love greater.
May God’s peace rest upon you.
