538 - There Is Only One God

There Is Only One God

(Moses continued his history lesson to the children of Israel),

“Now search all of history, from the time God created people on the earth, until now, …and search from one end of the heavens to the other. 

Has anything, as great as this, ever been seen or heard before? 

Has any nation ever heard the voice of God, speaking from fire—as you did—and survived? 

Has any other god dared to take a nation, for himself, out of another nation, by means of trials, miraculous signs, wonders, war, a strong hand, a powerful arm, and terrifying acts? 

Yet, that is what the Lord, your God, did for you, in Egypt, …right before your eyes. 

“He showed you these things, so you would know, that the Lord is God …and there is no other. 

He let you hear His voice, from heaven, so He could instruct you. 

He let you see His great fire, here on earth, so He could speak to you from it. Because He loved your ancestors, He chose to bless their descendants, and He personally brought you out of Egypt, with a great display of power. He drove out nations far greater than you, so He could bring you in …and give you their land, as your special possession, …as it is today. 

“So remember this,  and keep it firmly in mind: 

The Lord is God, both in heaven and on earth, and there is no other. 

(Remember that He said to us…)

“If you obey all the decrees and commands, which I am giving you today, all will be well with you and your children. 

I am giving you these instructions, so you will enjoy a long life, in the land, that the Lord, your God, is giving to you, for all time.” 

Deuteronomy 4:32–40 (NLT)

Praise be to God!



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

1427- Isaiah 42 part 2

Isaiah Chapter 42 part 2 Sing a new song to the Lord! Sing his praises, from the ends of the earth! Sing, all you who sail the seas, all you who live in distant coastlands. Join in the chorus, you desert towns; let the villages of Kedar rejoice! Let the people of Sela sing for joy; shout praises from the mountaintops! Let the whole world glorify the Lord; let it sing his praise. The Lord will march forth like a mighty hero; he will come out like a warrior, full of fury. He will shout his battle cry; and He crush all his enemies. He will say, “I have long been silent; yes, I have restrained myself. But now, like a woman in labor, I will cry and groan and pant. I will level the mountains and hills and blight all their greenery. I will turn the rivers into dry land and will dry up all the pools. I will lead blind Israel down a new path, guiding them along an unfamiliar way. I will brighten the darkness before them and smooth out the road ahead of them. Yes, I will indeed do these things; ...
Read more

1426 - Isaiah 42 part 1

Isaiah Chapter 42 part 1  “Look at my servant, whom I strengthen. He is my chosen one, who pleases me. I have put my Spirit upon him. He will bring justice to the nations. He will not shout, or raise his voice in public. He will not crush the weakest reed, or put out a flickering candle. He will bring justice to all, who have been wronged. He will not falter or lose heart, until justice prevails, throughout the earth. Even distant lands, beyond the sea will wait for his instruction.*” God, the Lord, created the heavens, and stretched them out. He created the earth and everything in it. He gives breath to everyone, life to everyone who walks the earth. And it is he who says, “I, the Lord, have called you to demonstrate my righteousness. I will take you by the hand and guard you, and I will give you to my people, Israel, as a symbol of my covenant with them. And you will be a light to guide the nations. You will open the eyes of the blind. You will free the captives from prison, rele...
Read more

1251 - Psalm 102 (part-1)

Psalm 102 (part-1) A prayer of one overwhelmed with trouble, pouring out problems before the Lord. Lord, hear my prayer! Listen to my plea! Don’t turn away from me, in my time of distress. Bend down to listen, and answer me quickly when I call to you. For my days disappear like smoke, and my bones burn like red-hot coals. My heart is sick, withered like grass, and I have lost my appetite. Because of my groaning, I am reduced to skin and bones. I am like an owl in the desert, like a little owl in a far-off wilderness. I lie awake, lonely as a solitary bird on the roof. My enemies taunt me day after day. They mock and curse me. I eat ashes for food. My tears run down into my drink, because of your anger and wrath. For you have picked me up and thrown me out. My life passes as swiftly as the evening shadows. I am withering away like grass. But you, O Lord, will sit on your throne forever. Your fame will endure to every generation. You will arise and have mercy on Jerusalem*—and now is the...
Read more