Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach. Deuteronomy 30:11 (Chapter 29-30)
The book of Deuteronomy is a restating and retelling of laws, covenant, the birth of Israel and God’s infinite faithfulness. Moses warns, reminds and implores those that will inhabit the promised land to worship God only! They hearse and rehearse, and then Moses says, “It’s not too hard! No excuses!”
Beware of a mentality of entitled sinfulness, an unavoidable character flaw in created man. God has to accept us, warts and all, because He made us this way. WRONG! Remember who the Creator is, and His purpose for the created. It’s about relationship, right communication and respect. What does this look like? Honor, worship, obedience…….It’s not impossible because it is God’s design and by His power it is accomplished.
Love the Lord God, with all your heart, mind and body and see how easy it becomes to be Holy.
May your Monday not feel like Monday,
Gretchen