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ISRAEL NEEDED TO BE CONVERTED
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18
Deuteronomy 6:16-25

Titus 1:10-16

 

“Not giving heed to Jewish fables,
and commandments of men,

that turn from the truth.”

 

ISRAEL NEEDED TO BE CONVERTED
 
The influence of Egypt was not entirely removed from the minds of Israel. Israel’s moral standards evidently were not conformed to the Law of God. The ways of Egypt were man-centred and sinful, and were easier to follow than to follow the Lord. In the New Testament, Paul mentioned that the Cretians were people who were known for telling lies. He warned Titus against yielding to their influence, but to fulfil his duty in preaching the gospel of Christ. Israel could only be persuaded to do that which was right and good when they were resolved to obey the Lord. God would then fulfil His promises to them when they remained faithful. The Lord promised to give them victory over their enemies. As Moses was speaking, they already had victory over the two kings of the Amorites and had taken their land. That land was given to the tribes of Reuben, Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh. They had not entered Canaan, but Joshua was the designated leader to bring them to Canaan. The book of Joshua tells of the fulfilment of that promise.
 
God’s hand upon the nation was a testimony to future generations. Their sons would ask questions about God and about His statutes, testimonies and judgments which the Lord commanded Israel. These were different from the laws of other nations, and the Lord declared them to be superior to any other law. The obligation to obey was needed for all Israel. The ignorant children might not see the logic of keeping these commands and that was why they had to be taught. Moses told them to tell of their background as slaves in Egypt. The Lord brought them with a mighty hand out of that land. He made them a distinct nation and was giving them a land. The Lord declared the boundaries of their sovereign state. That separation of Israel was not an easy task. Nothing could persuade Pharaoh to let Israel depart except the hand of God. He showed signs and wonders and inflicted a great sore upon Pharaoh and all his household. Egypt was smitten with ten plagues. The tenth one made the king yield because all the first-born died in every home, including the son of the king who was heir to the throne.
 
THOUGHT: Spiritual eyes come by conversion.

PRAYER: Father, may I cherish the desire to follow Thee always.

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