Covenant Heart
1 Kings 8:23
and said: "O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth below—you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way.
The first part of Solomon's speech was made to the people--he blessed them.
Then he turned to the altar and raised his hands, speaking to Yahweh. Or is it Adonai? I think LORD is Adonai.
First, the praise: There is no God like you in heaven or earth. Unique God! Most high King! Then he speaks of what God has done: kept His convenant of love with those who continue wholeheartedly in His way.
The mention of the covenant is interesting, because he spoke of it two verses earlier, closing his speech to the people. What great continuity! He refers to the Ten Commandments in the ark as God's covenant.
So there it is. Follow the Big Ten, not superficially, but with all you've got. That's our part. With that, the Most High King will then do His part. And what a glorious part it is.
and said: "O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth below—you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way.
The first part of Solomon's speech was made to the people--he blessed them.
Then he turned to the altar and raised his hands, speaking to Yahweh. Or is it Adonai? I think LORD is Adonai.
First, the praise: There is no God like you in heaven or earth. Unique God! Most high King! Then he speaks of what God has done: kept His convenant of love with those who continue wholeheartedly in His way.
The mention of the covenant is interesting, because he spoke of it two verses earlier, closing his speech to the people. What great continuity! He refers to the Ten Commandments in the ark as God's covenant.
So there it is. Follow the Big Ten, not superficially, but with all you've got. That's our part. With that, the Most High King will then do His part. And what a glorious part it is.
posted by ruthees @ 1:40 PM
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