Thursday, February 26, 2015

Deuteronomy 3-4     Moses reminds Israel that God has given them land to possess and that He will continue to deliver the whole kingdom into their hands.  They need to remember that it is God Who is fighting for them.  They have seen His Works.  3:24 " O Lord God, Thou hast begun to show Thy servant Thy greatness and Thy strong Hand; for what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do such works and mighty acts as Thine?" 

The Law has been given to Israel in order that they may " live and go in and take possession of the land which the Lord, the God of your fathers, is giving you. " 

The Law is to be kept.
It is not to be added to or taken away from.
It is to give wisdom and understanding in the sight of all the peoples.
It is a law of righteousness given to no other nation.
It is not to be neglected but taught carefully from one generation to the next.

Israel is to "hold fast" to the Lord, the One they heard from the midst of fire, but saw no form...
They must not "act corruptly" by making a graven image of any kind to represent Him.

The Lord our God is not like any graven image.
He can see and hear and smell.  He can speak and be heard.  He can be found when we seek Him with all of our heart and soul.
He is the only God Who has taken a nation and made it His own.
He is the only God Who had done signs and wonders like these.
He is the only God Who loves...
"Know therefore today, and take it to your heart, that the Lord, He is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other. " (4:39)

Father in heaven,  You are the only True God.  You are the Lord Who rules in heaven and on earth.  You do not change.  You see each of us.  You hear our thoughts and prayers.  You know us inside and out.  You alone give the Words of Life.  We worship You.   May we live this day in obedience and love, filled by Your Spirit and the Life of Jesus Christ.  Amen.

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