"All the commandments that I am commanding you today you shall be careful to do, that you may live and multiply, and go in and possess the land which the Lord swore to give to your forefathers." Deut 8:1
Beloved we serve a God of promise. He has made available great things from the vast storehouse of his rich blessings. He provides for our every need and many of our wants on a constant basis. These promises are a gift and cannot be earned.
We do, however, have an obligation to work out our soul salvation. This concept involves many things. We can see that this is not only a directive to be obeyed for spiritual purposes, but there are practical applications that are tangibly beneficial as well. An example is the Old Testament requirement to not sow seed in the Jubilee year. This had the benefit of allowing the land to rest and replenish itself. This was also a time to retire debts giving everyone a fresh start.
We must give heed to the commandments of the Lord. Jesus has said that we are his friends if we obey his commandments. The are designed to benefit, protect and to provide for us. Through obeying God, we obtain access to the ultimate promise, an eternity with him.
In Revival,
Lee
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