It's Christmas Eve and rather than a long post of my writing, I thought tonight we could focus on the promises in this passage for those who obey God. I also saw some cool parallels to the Christmas story...I'll highlight them along with some of my other favorite parts. :)
"If you live by my decrees
and obediently keep my commandments,
I will send the rains in their seasons,
the ground will yield its crops
and the trees of the field their fruit.
You will thresh until the grape harvest
and the grape harvest will continue until planting time;
you'll have more than enough to eat
and will live safe and secure in your land.
"I'll make the country a place of peace—
"I'll make the country a place of peace—
you'll be able to go to sleep at night without fear;
I'll get rid of the wild beasts;
I'll eliminate war.
You'll chase out your enemies and defeat them:
Five of you will chase a hundred,
and a hundred of you will chase ten thousand and do away with them.
I'll give you my full attention:
I'll make sure you prosper,
make sure you grow in numbers,
and keep my covenant with you
in good working order.
You'll still be eating from last year's harvest
when you have to clean out the barns to make room for the new crops.
"I'll set up my residence in your neighborhood;
"I'll set up my residence in your neighborhood;
I won't avoid or shun you;
I'll stroll through your streets.
I'll be your God; you'll be my people.
I am God,
your personal God
who rescued you from Egypt
so that you would no longer be slaves to the Egyptians.
I ripped off the harness of your slavery
so that you can move about freely.
This Christmas (and hopefully always!), I'm thankful for a personal God who walks with me. Let's remember to celebrate Him this season. Merry Christmas!
Tomorrow: Numbers 1-2
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