Verse of the Day 6/6

Verse of the Day 6/6

Exodus 19:5 Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; English Standard Version (ESV)

As I read this verse today from a devotional, what caught my attention was "my treasured possession". For many people today, cars, diamond rings, family heirlooms or any number of things may be considered as "treasured possessions".

My wife Jean and i are celebrating out 38th wedding anniversary,  and on this earth, Jean is my most treasured possession. She is not treasured like a possession, a thing, but treasure for who she is and the qualities that she has displayed every day of our marriage. She causes me to treasure the Lord more and to be thankful to Him for all that we possess.

In today's verse God says that His people, were His treasured possessions. As Christians this still holds true today. The Creator of the universe considers us to be His most treasured possessions. Think about that. How should it impact our lives, what we do and say and how we live. We should treasure others made in the image of God as well as we can.

As you go about today let someone know that they are treasured by you and by God. Let your spouse know that you treasure them and demonstrate it.

Blessings,

Mike

Exodus 19:2-6 English Standard Version (ESV)

2 They set out from Rephidim and came into the wilderness of Sinai, and they encamped in the wilderness. There Israel encamped before the mountain, 3 while Moses went up to God. The Lord called to him out of the mountain, saying, "Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the people of Israel: 4 'You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; 6 and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.' These are the words that you shall speak to the people of Israel."

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