Exodus 34

There are some significant reminders here regarding how God wants His people to worship once they come into the promised land. After all, He has done mighty miracles on their behalf – the type of miracles that have never been seen before! He expects them to serve Him with a single-minded devotion, turning away from other gods and even destroying their places of worship. They need to remember that He is a jealous God! He also expects them to observe the Sabbath, show up for the required festivals, keep their sacrifices pure, obey the 10 commandments, redeem the firstborn, and make sure that they give the firstfruits of their harvests to Him.

Note that God is not just jealous. He is also merciful, gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth. However, that doesn’t mean He’s a pushover. Sin is still punished, and the effects of that punishment can last a long time.

Thought for the day: I believe that when we spend time with God our countenance changes too. Our faces may not shine, but it will make a difference in how we look and act!

Proverbs 15:13 (WEB) “A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.”