4-25-06 Exodus 24:7

Exodus 24:7 (KJ21)
And he took the Book of the Covenant and read in the audience of the people; and they said, "All that the LORD hath said will we do, and be obedient."

Exodus 24:7 (NAS)
Then he took the book of the covenant and read it in the hearing of the people; and they said, "All that the LORD has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient!"

Exodus 24:7 (NIVUS)
Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it to the people. They responded, "We will do everything the LORD has said; we will obey."

Exodus 24:7 (NLT)
Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it to the people. They all responded again, "We will do everything the LORD has commanded. We will obey."

Jehovah the Lord your God wanted you to know and understand the covenant that He established with you. He, therefore, had it written in a book. It is evidence of His love and concern for you. In it, He recounts and enumerates His intentions and desires for you. Through His book, He communes with your heart and soul. It is His personal letter to you.

When you read Adonai's book or someone reads it to you, you encounter your God. He calls to you, addressing you by name, with every word. When you give audience to what the Most High proclaims, even if it displeases your ear, it will bring you into a broader place. It is the Lord's will to expand your borders. Weigh and ponder all that you hear.

Not only should you read and hear God's word, you should also agree with it. Declare the promises that Adonai has spoken to you. Talk of the arrangements that He has made for you, for He has appointed and ordained good for your life.

Then you should decide to do what He commands. When you do so, you will accomplish much and advance in your walk with the Lord. You will be industrious in your journey. Your obedience will produce a yield that you did not expect. You will receive contentment and discernment. Your obedience to God's word will bring you abundant blessing.