Deuteronomy 7:9
“Therefore know that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments;

Application:

Different from every so-called god of the nations (Deuteronomy 4:19), the LORD (Yahweh) is the only true God (El Elyon, Genesis 14:18–20). He is faithful both to bless those who love and obey Him and to judge those who hate and disobey Him (7:9–10). Therefore, the only wise choice for Israel was to follow the commands and ordinances of God that Moses conveyed to them (7:11). This principle remains relevant today.

Israel was chosen by God for His service, selected from among the nations to fulfill important purposes of His sovereignty, including the birth of the Messiah (Christ). Their selection for this high calling was not based on their numbers or remarkable merits, as they often engaged in perverse and unworthy conduct. God could not gain any benefit from their efforts; however, this was part of the covenant or promise made with their faithful ancestors to demonstrate His glory by pouring out the most valuable blessings on all people.

God remains faithful today, calling both Jews and Gentiles to share in the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior (1 Corinthians 1:9). He ensures that everything works together for those who love God and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28).

Ref: David Brown, A. R. Fausset, and Robert Jamieson, A Commentary, Critical, Experimental, and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments: Genesis–Deuteronomy, vol. I (London; Glasgow: William Collins, Sons, & Company, Limited, n.d.), 640.
Ref: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 218.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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