“He Loves His People”
“Indeed, He loves His people; all His holy ones are
in His hands. They follow in His steps and accept His teaching.”
In
chapter 33 Moses gives the children of Israel words of hope, encouragement, prosperity
and direction, before he goes to be with the LORD. While his blessing was
definitely spoken to the 12 tribes of Israel, I believe
the same promises of love and protection can be applied to us today.
As
believers in Christ, we are His beloved (Romans 9:25,11:28), loved as His
children (Romans 8:15), heirs to the kingdom (Romans 8:17) and protected by His
hand (Psalm 37:24, 136:12). We then, as His people by the grace of the gospel,
follow in His footsteps and are guided by His teachings.
The Truth
“For by grace
you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works,
lest anyone should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
