Can we be obedient children?
by Pastor Glenn Crouch
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So be careful to do what the Lord your God has commanded you (Deuteronomy 5:32).
Moses continues to remind the people of Israel what happened all those years ago when the law was given to them. We see that God gave to them their blessing, that they and their children might have happy and fulfilling lives.
He is a loving God who has shown Israel how mighty he is through his deeds – the creator of everything has chosen them to be his people. He has given them rules to live by – and in doing so, they shall receive even more blessings. Surely, they will follow Moses’ instructions as they enter the Promised Land and will ‘walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded’?
However, we know that they did not obey. And sadly, we are no different … Oh, how deeply we need a Saviour! We cannot save ourselves. We want to obey and be good children, but as in Romans 7, we see ourselves doing what we know we shouldn’t.
Through our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, we have forgiveness – today and every day. Yes, our desire should be to be obedient children, and through our baptism, we have received the Holy Spirit who helps us with this – just as he helps us return to the foot of the cross and receive forgiveness, each and every time we fail. What a patient and loving God we have! Trust him to do a good work in you (Philippians 2:13).
God of my salvation, help me to be your obedient child. Create in me a thirst for your word, a hunger to worship you. Forgive my disobedience, my lack of self-control. Mould me into your child, and work through me to show your love to all I encounter. Amen.
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