Thursday, October 26, 2017
Ok. I think I’ve about worn out the Ten Commandments. But I have one more entry to close out the series.
When God gave Moses these laws by which the people should live, they were out roaming around in the wilderness. God had promised them a permanent home but that wouldn’t come to fruition for many years. Still He wanted them to abide by His guidelines for life — the Ten Commandments.
I’ve been thinking about the different seasons people go through in their lives. Sometimes we find ourselves wandering around in the desert searching for the place where He wants us to go. Maybe we’re in college trying to get a solid foundation for a fruitful career. Maybe we’re beginning a marriage. Maybe we’re raising children. Maybe we’re trying to make a difference in the world through our talents and passions. Or maybe we’re facing the end of this earthly life and looking forward to the ultimate promised land.
If we face each day with determination to follow God faithfully, we might echo the words of Elijah:
O GOD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, make it known right now that you are God in Israel, that I am your servant, and that I’m doing what I’m doing under your orders.
1 Kings 18:36 MSG
Consider this passage in Deuteronomy:
And I command you today: Love GOD, your God. Walk in his ways. Keep his commandments, regulations, and rules so that you will live, really live, live exuberantly, blessed by GOD, your God, in the land you are about to enter and possess.
Deuteronomy 30:16 MSG
Lord, you are always directing us to new places in our walk with you. Help us to keep your commandments so that we can claim exuberant living in Your promised land.
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