Set Apart

 

Scripture:  “You have declared this day that the Lord is your God and that you will walk in obedience to him, that you will keep his decrees, commands and laws—that you will listen to him. And the Lord has declared this day that you are his people, his treasured possession as he promised, and that you are to keep all his commands.”  Deuteronomy 26:17-18

 

 

 

 

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.  The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.”  Galatians 5:1, 6b

 

This came from our daily reading in Deuteronomy 26 and Galatians 5

 

 

 

 Observation:  We are to bring the Lord a portion (a tithe) of all He has given/done for us.  We are to remember His outstretched arms that saved us.  We are to rejoice for what all the good He has done for us.  We are to live for Him and love others.  These are basic precepts, but I think it’s good to “go back to basics” from time to time J

 

Application:  To daily renew myself to walk in obedience to Him.  Know that God treasures me and sets me apart as a special people for Him.  Just as we set a portion aside for Him; He sets us apart as a special portion as well.

 

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Thank You for all You have done for us and for making us a treasured possession.  Words cannot express enough all You have done for me.  May I walk in obedience to You today and always by the power of Your Holy Spirit.  Thank You for Your Word and these words of remembrance today of Your Great Love for us.  Through Christ I pray, Amen & Amen.

 

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.  Galatians 6:22-25

 

Yesterday we studied that we are known and loved.

Today we are reminded that we are known and chosen.

 

 

Dear One you are Loved & Chosen by God!