And they shall know that I am the LORD their God, who brought them up out of the land of Egypt, that I may dwell among them. I am the LORD their God. – Exodus 29v46
As we read the accounts of Israel in the wilderness we might be tempted to ask why God even bothers with them. They are rebellious, stupid, thick headed, fleshly, and self centred. They couldn’t trust God unless they could see physical results of their trust.
Yet God kept loving them. He wanted them to know that He was the Lord their God. He wanted them to know that He was the Deliverer. He wanted to dwell among them. He was the Lord their God.
Why would a perfect holy God want to dwell among a sinful people who constantly reject Him and His promises? It doesn’t make any sense to me. But isn’t it the very fact that it doesn’t make sense that makes it so wonderful?
He just keeps on loving. The high and lofty One who lives in eternity loves His people. His desire is that they know that He is God. What better proof is there than that He is not bound by our reasoning skills?
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