Deuteronomy 28: 9, 10 (NAS)
The
LORD will establish you as a holy people to Himself, as He swore to you, if you
will keep the commandments of the LORD your God, and walk in His ways. So all
the peoples of the earth shall see that you are called by the name of the LORD;
and they shall be afraid of you.
Deuteronomy 28: 9, 10 (NIVUS)
The
LORD will establish you as his holy people, as he promised you on oath, if you
keep the commands of the LORD your God and walk in his ways. Then all the
peoples on earth will see that you are called by the name of the LORD, and they
will fear you.
Jehovah is your Lord and He
has caused you to arise and become powerful. He has made you stand and be
established. He has proven and has fulfilled your life. He has consecrated
and sanctified you for Himself. You are dedicated and set apart for Him.
You are holy.
The Lord has sworn by
Himself, taking an oath to keep His promises to you. You, however,
must carry out the orders that He gives you, for He is your commander and
chief. You are under His commission and appointment to do as He
wishes. Therefore, walk in the way that He shows you. Let your manner of
life reflect Him always.
Then, those people, who
know and observe you, will perceive that you have been called by God.
His name is now your name. Therefore, you are on exhibit before the
nations, revealing the Lord's fame, reputation, and glory. They are astonished
and stand in awe of you; for you are holy as your Heavenly Father is
holy. As they fear Him, so they fear you. They know they fall short of
what God expects and are afraid.
So continue to let your light
shine. You will persuade others to believe.
(Originally written 7/26/07)
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