Dt 27 : 1-10
To the Israelite people who wandered in
the desert during 40 years, the day of entrance into Canaan flowing
with milk and honey was the day of biggest joy. It's the same in our
life, there are days of such joy, like the day of university diploma,
marriage, baptism, etc. This text gives us two lessons on how to
celebrate these days of joy.
- Set up large stones in memory of God's mercy (1-4)
It's not by coincidence or by their
astuteness of their strength that they arrived as far as here. All is
only by the mercy of God and the conduct of God. So we must remember
God by setting up a stone and being delighted in God's mercy (7). Up
to now, how are you delighted on the day of a life-changing
direction ?
- Build an altar and remember God's laws (5-10)
The main theme of Deuteronomy is to
make more efforts in serving God better when there are changes in
life or in the environment. Building an altar (5) and writing on
stones the words of God (8). To conclude, what must we write in our
heart on the day of joy ?
Prayer : Lord, help me remember
your mercy and your word on the day of change of direction in my
life.
Bottom line : What do I remember
on the day of joy ?
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