“O land, land, land, hear the Word of the Lord” (Jeremiah 22:29).
When we truly hear the Word of the Lord with attentive hearts, there
will be an “increase and overflow” of “love” and a strengthening of
holiness (1 Thessalonians 3:12-13). This is the teaching of Psalm 119:9
- “How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to Your
Word.” This is why we hear the Word of the Lord - so that we might learn
to do the will of the Lord: “I have hidden Your Word in my heart that I
might not sin against You” (Psalm 119:11).
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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