Though Moses gives a lot of commands and imperatives to the Israelites, they are all rooted in this foundational truth: God’s people are holy, they belong to Him, and they are set apart to live differently from the nations.
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
In what areas of life is God calling you to live more “set apart” from the world around you?
"Our natural instinct is to be takers rather than givers. Perhaps no society in history has been more materially prosperous than ours. Yet prosperity has bred increased selfishness, stinginess, and insecurity. How contrary this is to the heart of God and to the nature of the gospel itself!" —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
1Singled Out for Him, p. 52
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Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?