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THE RESTORATION OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
LORD’S DAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Deuteronomy 10:1-11

Psalm 51:16-19

 

“The sacrifices of God
are a broken spirit:

a broken and a contrite heart…”

 

THE RESTORATION OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
 
In the aftermath of the golden calf incident, a time of revival came to Israel. Moses played a greater role in restoring order as God manifested His grace towards them. The tables of the Law were restored and the duties of the priests were put in place. The greatness of God was declared in bringing Israel thus far. The nation was revived spiritually. Moses thus was rehearsing all those past events to the ears of Israel as they prepared to cross the Jordan.
 
The Lord commanded Moses to make two tables like the first ones that he had broken. He told him also to make an ark; this would be an important piece of furniture in the tabernacle, the tent of worship. The Lord was going to write on the tables the same words that were on the first tables that Moses had broken. The restoration of the words of God is always the first step in any spiritual revival. The people have to know what God requires of them. In the case of Israel at this instance, they broke the second and the third commandment in making an image and bowing to it and also took the name of the Lord in vain. It was necessary for them to have that Law written with the finger of God for them to know what was required of them. Moses made the tables as he was commanded and went up the mount and the Lord wrote again the Ten Commandments. He brought them down and placed them in the ark that he had made. They remained there for a testimony for generations. Moses did not cease to teach all the commandments of the Lord and constantly reminded Israel of the consequences of disobedience.
 
The words of God were to guide their lives as they settled in the land of Canaan. Those who feared the Lord in their hearts were greatly revived and lived to glorify Him. The restoration of the words of God is also restoration of spiritual life.
 
THOUGHT: God alone can restore His words perfectly.

PRAYER: Father, may I ever keep Thy precepts diligently.

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