Day 39

Exodus 22:16-24:18.  “Short Term Dedication”

This is an important passage to remember, because we will reflect on it again in just a few days.  Think about what they have just seen.  God’s angel is before them leading the way (23:20).  He will also go before them and destroy their enemies (23:23), but in a manner so organized that the land will not be harmed (23:27-31).
Furthermore, the people profess their allegiance to God, more than once, with the words, “We will do everything the LORD has told us to do” (24:3,7).  And to top it all off, the leaders saw God!  Over 70 men saw God and even shared a meal with God (24:9-11).
Can you imagine a series of events more life changing?  Or was it?  The very next time Moses sees these people they will be worshiping an idol (chapter 32).  Their intimate encounters with God lasted forty days.
How long do your “mountain top” experiences last?  May our dedication not be so short-lived.

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?