Since Michael and I have began this whole house process, I have told people that it feels like God is showing off in our lives. I have told people that Michael and I do not deserve it - God is just giving it to us anyway. Today I was reading scripture and I read something that reminded me of the blessings that God has given in my life right now.
"I will look on you with favor and make you fruitful an increase your numbers, and I will keep m covenant with you. You will still be eating last year's harvest when you will have to move it out to make room for the new. I will make my dwelling place among you, and I will not abhor you. I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be my people." Leviticus26:9-12
Context is really important here. First of all, Leviticus is a book that was written for the Levi's. The Levi's were from the tribe of Levi (that one was easy), as was Aaron. The book of Leviticus is a book written specifically for the priests after the Israelites were rescued from Egypt but before they made it to the promise land. They needed rules and structure because they had been influenced by Egyptian polytheism. What you need to know is that this chapter is towards the end of the book. These verses and the ones before are basically telling the Israelites that they will be rewarded for obeying God' commands. Verses to follow are a harsh warning of consequences for disobedience.
Bombarded with more information than you thought you wanted to know? What I'm really saying through all of this is that I am enjoying the favor of the Lord. Verse 10 jumped out to me the most. It says "You will still be eating last year's harvest when you will have to move it to make room for the new." This struck so close to home for me. Michael and I were still enjoying our first year of marriage when we were blessed with this home. We didn't deserve it. But God blessed us more than we deserved just because we love Him.
I have always been a firm believer that we shouldn't even expect our reward here on earth because it will be in heaven. Friends, after reading this scripture and experiencing this in my own life, I can confidently say that God blesses us here too. Sure, it's nothing compared to our true reward, but it's definitely not too shabby. If this is what blessings on earth feel like, heaven has to be the most beautiful thing ever created. Every desire of every heart filled completely, forever. Permanent satisfaction. Like waking up from a good night's sleep and never getting tired again. My wish is that you can have hope today. God rewards those that love Him. You're not just chasing after the wind. If you're not experiencing rewards yet, hang in there. Good times are to come. Verse 42 says that God will remember His covenant - and this is after talking about the punishments that will be given to the disobedient. If God will remember His covenant with the disobedient, how much more will He remember it with those who love and obey? Have hope. God rewards His children.
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