The most important thing of all is to be in a right relationship with God. This is the point which is emphasized in Israel’s sacrificial system. All other relationships are secondary to our relationship with God. Jesus makes this point in Mark
10:29-30 - Leave all your loved ones for Him and the Gospel and you
will “receive a hundred times as much in this present age ... and in the
age to come eternal life.” The Psalmist affirms that his relationship
with God is more important than anything else: “Though my father and
mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me” (Psalm 27:10).
What God did for His people, Israel, was very great. There is a striking contrast between their slavery in Egypt and their abundance in the promised land. God had multiplied His blessing upon them, just as Jesus did when He turned water into wine (John 2:1-11). If the blessing is to be maintained and increased, we must honour the Lord. We must cry to Him for blessing: "Hear my prayer, O God, listen to the words of my mouth." We must call upon Him with faith: "Surely God is my help; the Lord is the One who sustains me" (Psalm 54:2,4).
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