MOTIVES by Raphael ben Levi
A king who entered a province and said to the people: “May I be your king?” But the people said to him: “Have you done anything good for us that you should rule over us?” He built the city wall for them, he brought in the water supply for them, and he fought their battles. Then he said to them: “May I be your king?” And they said to him: “Yes, yes!”
Likewise, God brought the Israelites out of Egypt, divided the sea for them, sent down the manna for them, brought up the well for them, brought the quails for them. He fought for them the battle with Amalek. Then He said to them: “I am to be your king.” And they said to Him: “Yes, yes!”
And here by implication lies the hidden question: Do we love God for the redemption He has provided through Yeshua or solely for who He is? We might easily answer, “Both.” But consider this: were His redemption unavailable for humanity would He still be worthy of our full worship and allegiance? This is an important question to ponder as we approach Yom Kippur, a time of deepest mourning for our sinful nature coupled with profound appreciation for His infinite love and mercy extending far beyond the horizon of imagination.“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is (His) faithfulness!” (Lam.3:22-23)
The Lord has an inexhaustible supply of love that never fails but it demands from us a response. Will you allow Him to be King of your life without reservation?
“The most we can ever give Him is the very least He deserves.”
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