The people of Israel were involved in the work of the Lord. The work
was based on God - not Moses. Moses would not be in the promised land.
God would be there. Moses would ‘not go over the Jordan’. As God’s man.
he was to prepare the people for their task: ‘you shall go over and take
possession of that good land’(Deuteronomy 4:22). Privilege involves responsibility.
Israel was a privileged people, redeemed by the Lord, delivered from
bondage ‘by a mighty hand and outstretched arm’(Deuteronomy 4:34). Israel was a
responsible people, called to obey the Lord: ‘Obey His laws and
commands’(Deuteronomy 4:40). The Lord our God is ‘a merciful God’(Deuteronomy 4:31). He has saved
us. We are to serve Him. Let Him reign in your heart. Let there be ‘no
other besides Him’(Deuteronomy 4:35). Flee to Christ for refuge (Deuteronomy 4:42-43), and live each
day with ‘the attitude of gratitude’.
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