Thursday, February 6, 2025

Listen! (Deuteronomy 6-7)

 God gave us the Torah out of love. By obeying these commands, we will be blessed. Likewise, your grandchildren will learn to fear Him. We must listen also to the Lords still small voice.The attributes of the Mystical YHVH are pitying the sinner, gracing the repentant, ruling, sympathizing to suffering, loving concern, long-suffering, abounding in mercy, verifying, remembering human merit, understanding, forgiving, atoning, and seeing guilt.

One of the last things Moses preached to Israel before dieing was this in Deut 6:4-5, “Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one!  You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.”NASU (The Shema)  Rabbi Sacks said “The Shema is not just about believing in God; it's about living in a way that reflects your beliefs. It's about making God the center of our lives, not just the idea that we hold.”

When God pours out His blessings, giving you all you could ever want or need, never forget to honor Him. Remember, it is the Lord who provides everything. Put your trust in Him alone, for He will not share His glory with another and judges with perfect justice.

When our children ask about the meaning of the Torah, we are to tell them how the Lord delivered us from darkness and brought us into His marvelous light. He commanded us to follow His statutes so that we might walk in His blessings. The fear of the Lord is not only wisdom—it is our very survival.

When the Lord grants us peace, we must remain set apart, not entangled with the world’s values or systems. We cannot compromise with a world that seeks to lead our children astray, turning their hearts away from God. The Lord calls us to holiness because He loves us deeply and desires to fulfill His promises through us.

Our stories are about the one true God—a God of love and justice. He blesses those who love Him but stands against the ways of hatred and rebellion. So, let us obey the Lord, for His law is the path to abundant life. By following His ways, we open ourselves to His blessings and protection, including healing and preservation from affliction. God’s love for us is steadfast, and His faithfulness endures forever.

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