Read Deuteronomy 6 – “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. ” :5 Beloved, all things fall into place as you obey this wonderful command. Jesus sums up all the laws under this as the greatest commandment (Matthew 22, Luke 10).
The Lord also reminds the Israelites they are moving in to houses they did not build, drinking from wells they did not dig, etc (:10-12) and He cautions them to always remember it was the Lord who delivered them from slavery in Egypt into this life of plenty.
Beloved, be very careful with the success and prosperity the Lord blesses you with. It can be so easy to take credit and take your eyes away from Jesus. Remember and talk about the good things God has done in your life and teach it to your children. So often the next generation gets lost as they grow up expecting the life they had without understanding these things stem from walking closely with God…. In other words, getting the number one commandment right.
Beloved, as you read, consider what a love letter these commandments are. If you feel so much as an inkling of shame for falling short, change your dialog to one of confession, celebration and joy – Jesus paid your debt. You have a Savior and Redeemer in Him.
Judy in the Sky 