Read: Deuteronomy 7:1-8:20; Luke 7:36-8:3; Psalm 69:1-18; Proverbs 12:1
God gave them instructions about the people in the land they were going to possess. They were not to make treaties with them or have mercy on them. They were not to intermarry with the people in the land because they would turn them away from the Lord.
The Israelites were not as numerous or strong as their enemy, but God was going to drive out the seven nations that were in the land and give them the land. He was also going to bless them and multiply them. God promised to keep them well and safe and prosperous if they kept his commandments and lived by them. It sounded so easy, but that promise is still ours. God’s way is always the only one that will lead us to the promises he has given us. God wants only good for us.
To disobey God’s laws leads to destruction. We see this every day as people and we ourselves choose to go our own way which leads to self-destruction.
In Luke, one of the Pharisees had invited Jesus to eat at his house. A prostitute came in and washed his feet with her perfume and wiped them with her hair. The Pharisee was outraged that Jesus would let her do this since she was a prostitute and if he was a prophet, he should know this about her. Of course, Jesus knew that about her. Jesus explained to Simon that he didn’t think he had any sin, so he didn’t love like she did, but she knew her sin and the depth of her debt. She was so grateful and humble where Simon felt entitled and proud.
Jesus’ ministry was supported by the women like Mary of Mandala and Joanna who ran Herod’s household. Mandala was a city know for cloth dying it was known as the “city of color”. Mary must have been a wealthy cloth-dyer as well as a notorious sinner.
Lord, thank you for your mercy and salvation. Help us to remember where we came from and all you have done for us.
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