March 2
Deuteronomy 22-25
Our relationship with God is not about a religion.
It is not just about gathering together once a week to worship God. God gave
the Israelites instructions of that covered almost every aspect of their daily
lives. God and the thought of God was involved in everything the Israelites did
each day. God gave instructions for maintaining harmony within the community.
Once again we see God providing details of life as
people who love God and love their neighbor. God does not only provide
instructions for care for fellow Israelites, but also for aliens. He reminds
Israel that she was an alien in Egypt. Even early in the establishment of
Israel as a nation, God was instructing them to share His grace with those
outside the community, who were willing to receive the gifts He had for them.
Christians, every one of us at one time were slaves.
We are all born into sin. But at some point in our lives we received the gift
of life and freedom from sin offered through a relationship with Jesus. Like
the Israelites, we need to remember those who are still in sin, those who are
not a part of the community of believers yet. We can reach out to them and
provide them what they need, not necessarily material goods, in order to be
able to receive God’s gift to them. Remember where you were. Remember God’s
grace. Share that grace with others and you will reveal God’s love.
Life as a follower of Christ is simple in words.
Love God and love your neighbor. It is a little more difficult in practicality.
But with God’s grace, with the help of the Holy Spirit, we can reveal Christ to
a lost and broken world.
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