Thursday – Listen to God´s Word
READ: Joshua 8:30-35; Deuteronomy 28:1-2
SOAP: Deuteronomy 28:1-2
“And if you faithfully obey the voice of the Lord your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God.”– Deuteronomy 28:1-2
After the victory in Ai, Joshua and the people went to the valley between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim to build an altar like Moses had commanded them to do in his last speech to the people (Deuteronomy 27:1-8). Joshua made the altar exactly like it is described in Exodus 20:25 and the offerings were made word for word as it was written in the Law of Moses. Even the position of the tribes was done according to Moses´s instructions in Deuteronomy 27.
They did all of this as an assurance of the commitment of the nation of Israel to God. The Law was read, repeated, and explained to let the people know that there are blessings in obedience.
As Christians, we need to know the Word of God and be careful to obey it. That´s why is so important to be in the Word every day, to meditate on it, memorize it, and apply it to our lives. When we respond to God in obedience, blessings come down to us and spread around us. Joshua 8:35 says that there was not a word of the Law that Joshua didn´t read to the congregation. Let´s remember today that all Scripture is inspired by God and useful to our lives.
Lord, give me ears to listen. Give me hands to serve and legs to walk humbly in Your presence. Wake me up and don´t allow me to waste my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.