"...what does the LORD your God require of you?" (Deuteronomy 10:12)
Dearest friend(s) in Christ, good morning and best wishes to you on this first working day. I hope this message will meet you and your household in good state.
Today, from the table of the Word, we are being asked a pertinent question:
"...what does the LORD your God require of you?" (Deuteronomy 10:12)
It is obvious that in our busy schedule we find it a bit difficult to ask ourselves this question set before us by the author of the Book of Deuteronomy.
Some may have in their response(s), to worship Him, praise Him, work for Hi etc.; while others may have a diverse answer(s) to the question.
But to you beloved in Christ, "What does He require of you?" Think deep and ponder on the mysteries surrounding our existence. How we came to be where we are, the source of sustenance of this existence, the many traps we escaped, the many accidents we scaled through and the rest of ill-events that might have claimed us.
Thinking aloud in this direction will give us "a ready-made answer" to this question. How can we reciprocate this kind gesture of our God? What is the cost price if we are to pay for it? What do we have in exchange for this unfathomable love of God?
Absolutely nothing. But to put us on the right path, we are being exhort to:
"...to fear the LORD, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD with all our hearts and with all our souls, and to keep the commandments and statutes of the LORD, which He command us this day for our good?" (cf. Deuteronomy 10:12ff.)
Therefore, this clarion call is for us to make haste to retreat from our ways that may go contrary to these detects. Let us turn to God with love, fear and a desire to walk in a right path.
Peace be with you!
Fada PIUSRALPH prays for you
Let us pray
Eternal Word we are thankful to You for the gift of our existence. We pray O! Lord for grace to understand our duties and obligations to You. Sustain us in Your love and Mercy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen
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