Saturday, April 4, 2015

LIVING LIFE WELL


Joshua 22:5 Only be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, to love the Lord your God, and to walk in all his ways and to keep his commandments and to cling to him and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.” 
           
            The result of faithfulness is rest. This is the reward promised in 1:15. The tribes receive the command to return to their appointed lands and enjoy the rest that has come from the hand of God. It is he who has given them victory in life.

            The return to rest does not mean a return to forgetfulness or the neglect of obligations. God expects faithfulness in peace and prosperity as well as in war and danger. This is the life of the people of God. Living well entails obedience motivated by a living trust in God’s Word. His promises are fulfilled for the obedient.

            The relationship between God and man is not a legalism conducted in fear. It is not an economic business relationship where one party acts or performs in order to receive. The relationship is not one built on the pride of our achievements. The God – man relationship is one of love and devotion. It exhibits willingness on the part of man to obey and worship God freely.

            Today we know that the peace of God passes beyond our understanding. But it comes to those whose hearts and minds are centered on Christ Jesus, our Lord.

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