Today I read Exodus chapters 20 through 23. This is when God gives the ten commandments to Moses and the people of Israel. Now growing up I always thought the Ten commandments were the only laws God gave his people, but reading through these chapters has shed some light on a lot more of God's character by the other laws his gives the people at that time. What really spoke to me was the laws God gave about protecting the vulnerable. Exodus 22:22-27 "You must not mistreat the widow or fatherless child. If you do mistreat them, they will no doubt cry to me, and I will certainly hear their cry." This verse really stuck out to me while reading this morning, it highlighted God's compassion for those who have been mistreated. He also cares so much about justice in Exodus 23:1-6, the peoples livelihood Exodus 22:5-6, and even personal property Exodus 22:7-14. I sometimes thought God didn't really care about the small things in my life, and that I should only really have God in my life when the big things come about. But to see how He cares about the everyday life of his people really brings a smile to my heart knowing He is a very personal God, and wants for us to display his ways in everything we do.
Prayer: Oh Lord of the Heavens, Almighty God. Your ways are truly so much higher than our ways. Thank you for your showing you concern about our everyday living. Thank you O Lord for showing us your laws that lead to righteous living. Help me God to truly understand how personal you are, help me to understand that you are very close to those you call your children. and continue to Lead us to live righteously.
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