On the third new moon after the people of Israel had gone out of the land of Egypt, on that day they came into the wilderness of Sinai. They set out from Rephidim and came into the wilderness of Sinai, and they encamped in the wilderness. There Israel encamped before the mountain, while Moses went up to God. The LORD called to him out of the mountain, saying, "Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the people of Israel: You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself. Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. These are the words that you shall speak to the people of Israel."
To believe/to obey result in blessing. Unfathomable, incomprehensible blessing. How can I get this weak human mind around all the richness of being a priest and a member of the holy nation of the Kingdom of Heaven? But it is true and I am! 1 Peter 2:9 confirms it.
The LORD, God the Almighty, not only made the promise, He made the realization of it possible through Himself. Praise His Holy Name.
Today's readings in the Psalms:
Morning: Psalm 77
Mid-day: 119:73-80
Evening: Psalm 3
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