12/23/08 Commandment

12/23/08
Scripture:
-Now it shall be, if you will diligently obey the Lord your God, being careful to do all His commandments which I command you today; the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth.. (Deuteronomy 28:1)
Observation:
-This is verse opens a passage that talks about God’s provision to the faithful. The following verses (2-8) echo the Beatitudes (the blessings from Matthew 5:2-11). It is important to know and do the commandments.
Application:
-Keeping the commandments results in benefits manifold. It is important to be diligent and follow the teaching of Jesus, that we are to love the Lord God with all heart, soul and mind and our neighbors the same. Keeping this commandment keeps us in the presence of the Lord.
Prayer:
-Lord forgive me when I have not loved you, my neighbor and not kept your commandments.
Yielding:
-I must yield spiritual laziness