Gold Nugget
Verse 2: "Keep my commands and live, and my law as the apple of your
eye".
Commentary
I like the two-fold impact that
today’s "gold nugget" delivers. First, the instruction to "Keep
my commands and live...” It's unfortunate that too many of us do not take
this truth literally. To try and live in this world without adherence to God's
laws and precepts not only can bring destruction (death either spiritually or
physically), but will disable you from the benefits that come from walking in
obedience. So the concept of "keeping His commandments and live" can
also mean - living a life of abundance. Jesus said, "I have come that
they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." (John
10:10) It could be said that this verse means, "Keep my commands and live
a life worth living" or "You haven’t started living until you've
started obeying". Either works for me. What of the second part of the
verse? "...And my law as the apple of your eye". That is to
say, keep my law as the apple (pupil) of your eye and you will live a life
worth living. What is it about the pupil of your eye that would portray the
importance of obeying God? Well, let's look at the pupil a little closer (pun
intended). By definition, the pupil is a hole located in the center of the iris
of the eye that allows light to enter the retina. If the pupil of the eye is
what allows light to enter our retina and we remember that Jesus is regarded as
the Light of the world all throughout scripture, then making God's laws the
pupil allows the Light to enter us and give us vision. Wow, I don't know about
you, but I find that very exciting. Simply stated, obeying God's laws will
allow His Light (Jesus) to enter our lives and give us vision and a life worth
living. Adversely, not obeying God's laws will prevent the Light from entering
us, keeping us in the dark without vision and a life that will be filled with
destruction. I think He made it pretty simple for us today. What will we do
with it? Maybe today is the day to repent and conform to His precepts.
Prayer
Lord, thank you for
reminding me of how you have entered into my life and given me vision when I
have obeyed you. I will purpose to continue in your ways and strive to obey you
more consistently. Amen
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