February 8
Exodus 22:16-24:18
As we think about God’s laws, we most likely think about his rules concerning food, sacrifices, sex, and treatment of the poor. But do you know that God had rules for celebrations? I think these laws tell us something significant about God. He is the God who is the source of all joy and, may we say, partying. God wanted Israel to stop at various moments during the year to celebrate. They were to celebrate Passover; they were to celebrate the first of their crops and the completion of harvest. At these designated times of the year, they were to stop and party. Notice the command is not based on their feeling or even the size of their crop; it was based on God's command.
No matter what is going on in our lives we always have reason to celebrate, because we have a God who is actively working in our lives. Therefore, let us stop and celebrate. We can celebrate every Sunday when we gather, we can celebrate as we see and remember God's work in our lives, and we can celebrate all the blessings God has bestowed on us. No matter how you feel today, take time to celebrate.
Father God, thank you. You have done so much for me and have blessed me beyond what I deserve. Help me to respond to your grace, goodness, and blessings with praise and celebration. Help me to enjoy all that you have given me and most of all, to enjoy you. Amen.
As a child of God, what would a life of celebration look like?
As we think about God’s laws, we most likely think about his rules concerning food, sacrifices, sex, and treatment of the poor. But do you know that God had rules for celebrations? I think these laws tell us something significant about God. He is the God who is the source of all joy and, may we say, partying. God wanted Israel to stop at various moments during the year to celebrate. They were to celebrate Passover; they were to celebrate the first of their crops and the completion of harvest. At these designated times of the year, they were to stop and party. Notice the command is not based on their feeling or even the size of their crop; it was based on God's command.
No matter what is going on in our lives we always have reason to celebrate, because we have a God who is actively working in our lives. Therefore, let us stop and celebrate. We can celebrate every Sunday when we gather, we can celebrate as we see and remember God's work in our lives, and we can celebrate all the blessings God has bestowed on us. No matter how you feel today, take time to celebrate.
Father God, thank you. You have done so much for me and have blessed me beyond what I deserve. Help me to respond to your grace, goodness, and blessings with praise and celebration. Help me to enjoy all that you have given me and most of all, to enjoy you. Amen.
As a child of God, what would a life of celebration look like?
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