Neh 8:8 - They read from the Book of the Law of God, making it clear and giving the meaning so that the people could understand what was being read.
Hearing alone doesn't change anything...it takes understanding and desire.
Yesterday, leaders of one of our ministries gathered to celebrate the year by playing laser tag. They had a blast, enjoying time together and celebrating the year. During the game, the facility had everyone recite the rules, so that it would be clear and understood. We all agreed to the rules before entering the arena, but then competitive natures took over and the rules were selectively dropped as needed in order to win the game.
That is also how people play the game of life. We agree to Gods standards when they are said, but then drop them when it isn't convenient for our desires. Sometimes it's because we didn't understand the meaning, but more often we just didnt desire them in the moment.
What would it look like to want o know the meaning of God's standards and actually DESIRE to obey? Well, it would look a lot like Israel's behavior when they celebrated the wall being rebuilt---hungry to know and grow, passionate about obeying God & witnessing the miracles of His hand.
God loves to work in the lives of people who value His rules and desire to obey. It may not show immediately on the scoresheet but it will show up in their legacy.
How can you grow your desire to understand and obey the Lord today?
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