Thes first two verses form the foundation of everything else that comes after them. The Lord our God is the foundation of the Ten Commandments. He is the Great "I AM" – the self-eternal One Who is without beginning and without end. He is "the First and the Last"; He does not need anyone or anything. He is unchangeable, mighty, awesome, sovereign, and gracious.
Does the knowledge of God make you love Him more? Do you stand in awe of His holy presence? The nature of Who God is forms the bedrock of our faith. If we don't believe Who He is, then we are worshipping an idol of our own making.
God tells His people to remember the love shown to them. He has brought us out of spiritual darkness and into the light of freedom. He gave the Commandments to Israel after they were liberated from bondage in Egypt; and in the same way, He has saved us by grace alone, and now we ought to keep the Commandments from a sense of love to Him. Following the Commandments in themselves doesn't free us from sin; we are already made free in Christ.
Do you struggle with loving God? Then fix your eyes upon Jesus! His work of salvation and redemption in your soul will cause you to love and obey the Lord like you never have before! |
