Today's Reading: Leviticus 26
In these verses, God promises blessings to the Israelites if
they obey His commandments and follow His ways. Specifically, He promises to
give rain in due season, abundant harvests, and fruitful trees. These were
important promises to the Israelites in the day it was written, as agriculture
was their primary means of sustenance.
As a Christ-follower, we can understand these promises as
being both physical and spiritual. God promises to provide for our physical
needs, just as He did for the Israelites. He also promises to bless us
spiritually, producing in us the fruit (e.g. peace and joy and power and love) that
comes from being connected to Him.
God's desire for us as Christ-followers is to walk in His
statutes and obey His commands. We can do this by reading and studying His
Word, praying, and seeking to live a life that honors Him. As we do this, we will
experience His blessings in our lives.
But it's important to remember that God's blessings are not
earned by our good deeds. They are a gift of His grace and mercy. We should
never seek to obey God's commands in order to earn His blessings, but rather out
of love for Him and a desire to follow His ways.
These are not just empty words, but a promise of His
presence with you. If you choose to walk in His ways and obey His will for your
life, He will walk with you and be your God. He will be there for you in times
of joy and in times of sorrow, and He will never leave you nor forsake you.
So I urge you, my child, to choose obedience and
surrender to me. Let me be your God and walk with you on this journey of life.
Trust in my promises and seek to follow my ways, knowing that I am with you
always. As you do this, you will experience the fullness of my blessings and
the joy that comes from being in a right relationship with me.
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