In part 1, I shared about how God had told His people, the Israelites, that if they kept his commandments, they would have life and prosperity. However, if they did not keep His commandments, they would have death and destruction. So what did they do? While Moses was on Mt.Sini, he came down to find they had used their gold jewelry to make an image of a calf and then they worshipped it as a god. And they also were doing corruptable things as well.Got was very angry with them and was going to destroy them. However, Moses asked Him not to. God agreed to this but He told them to put swords on their sides and go about killing each other. And so they did and 3000 people were killed that day. The ones that were left were then blessed by God.
So the Israelites had sinned. And the question is, were they blessed or were they cursed by God.?
I think it is pretty safe to say that those that were not killed, by the sword were both blessed and cursed. God had allowed them to live and go on to the Promised Land which was a land flowing with milk and honey. However, they were cursed first. In Exodus 32:35, God punished them. Exodus 32:34-35 But go now, lead the people where I told you. Behold, My angel shall go before you; nevertheless, in the day when I punish, I will punish them for their sin.” Then the Lord smote the people, because of what they did with the calf which Aaron had made.
God always keeps His promises. And He did curse the Children of Israel before allowing them to go on to the Promised Land as described in Deuteronomy 28:15-6. But He also blessed them for their obedience as in Deuteronomy 28:1-15.
God always keeps His promises. And He did curse the Children of Israel before allowing them to go on to the Promised Land as described in Deuteronomy 28:15-6. But He also blessed them for their obedience as in Deuteronomy 28:1-15.
And so my next questions are: So, what if anything does this have to do with us in modern day times?
Just like the days of Moses and the Israelites, God wants to bless us. His Word was not just for them. It is for today as well.For I am the Lord, I change not. Malachi 3:6
Thank God that when we sin, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sin. I John 1:9 But make no mistake. Sometimes we still have to pay the consequences.
I pray that today you will have a Blessed Lords Day, and as you go through your day, you will be able to bless someone else! Thanks for stopping by!
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