I have hidden Thy word in my heart.
(Picture by Lisa R)

Exodus 18. “The Lord said to Moses, ‘Speak to the Israelites and say to them: I am the Lord your God. You must not do as they do in Egypt, where you used to live, and you must not do as they do in the land of Canaan, where I am bringing you. Do not follow their practices. You must obey My laws and be careful to follow My decrees. I am the Lord your God. Keep My decrees and laws, for the person who obeys them will live by them. I am the Lord'” (Verses 1-5). It is both interesting and sad that God had to tell the children of Israel formerly that they were to serve Him, that they were to keep His commands, after He blesses them with the promised land. Why should He have to do that? He is giving them a land flowing with milk and honey. He is meeting their needs, He took them out of bondage and handed them freedom. Shouldn’t they WANT to serve Him? Shouldn’t they lay prostrate before Him in reverence and awe? Shouldn’t they? Are we? He has done the same for us, yet every single day we forsake Him go after other goals, other “gods”. Oh that our hearts would understand what God has done, what He has REALLY done and then serve Him accordingly.