5-16-07 Deuteronomy 7:9

Deuteronomy 7:9 (KJ21)
Know therefore that the LORD thy God, He is God, the faithful God, who keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love Him and keep His commandments to a thousand generations,

Deuteronomy 7:9 (NAS)
Know therefore that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His lovingkindness to a thousandth generation with those who love Him and keep His commandments;

Deuteronomy 7:9 (NIVUS)
Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands.

Deuteronomy 7:9 (NLT)
Understand, therefore, that the LORD your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and constantly loves those who love him and obey his commands.

You know many things. From the time that you are born, you are continually learning new things. You see and observe your surroundings and recognize many things due to the knowledge that you already have. Through your acquaintances and relationships, you learn characteristics of human nature. You see how others are different from you and you acknowledge that those differences are what bring spice to your life.

Being instructed in the ways of the earthly realm is important to live successfully here, but you also need to learn the characteristics of the Kingdom of God. In fact, this knowledge is far more important. The best way to obtain this knowledge and understanding is to spend time with the King. The more you recognize and are aware that Jehovah the Lord, also known as Jesus Christ, is deity the better your life will become. He is the Supreme God, the Almighty, and the One who is strong and mighty. When you strive to know Him more intimately, you will find that He is firm and faithful. As you learn to trust Him, you will see that He always builds you up and supports you. In Him there is permanence and quiet. His steadfastness gives you assurance, for you know that He will establish you forever.

Your Creator has established a covenant with you. He feeds you and makes you fat and prosperous. He has hand-selected you to be in league with Him. Through God's mercy, you have been cleansed; you are pure and bright, for the Lord has hedged you around with His presence and His word. Because God extends His kindness and favor to you, you are learning to love Him with a deep affection. As a friend of God, you life has become beautiful.

Adonai the Almighty now expects you to keep His commandments and divine law. As you listen to His messengers and do as He charges you, you can expect Him to extend His faithfulness to a thousand generations. Through your obedience and God's mercy, your posterity will be blessed.