Not Just God

Something that struck me in today's scripture, Exodus 20:1-21, was a simple phrase that can be so simply overlooked. I've done it. I've read it time after time but today it stuck out to me. It's common to 5 of the commandments, two simple words, "your God."

Now that may not seem critical, but it is. It does not say that God is only their God, but their only God. God is theirs. "I am God, your God."

I like how God phrased that. It's a great reminder to me that God is not only the God of the Hebrews, but God, the only God, God of the Universe, God of all peoples...

...mine...


...yours!

Whether we accept this truth or not it is still true. God is ours. We are God's. That is an awesome thought by itself.

"Don't be afraid. God has come to test you and instill a deep and reverent awe within you so that you won't sin." (Exodus 20:20, The Message)

We answered the question yesterday, What do I have to give up? The simple answer is whatever and whomever is drawing us away from God or displeasing God we should want to set aside, so that we can grow deeper in our relationship with God.

Today I'm awed by the very presence of God, my God, the God who loves me, redeemed me, who teaches me, protects me, guides me, disciplines me. I don't want to dishonor God by my actions. I want to live to please God...my God...

...your God!

Peace ><>
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