Here at the very beginning of Exodus 20, before saying any “shall” or “shall not,” God reminds His people who He is:
He is Personal – the Lord your God
He is Active – who brought you out of Egypt
He is Deliverer – out of the land of slavery
There is a phrase commonly used at Cypress Creek Church: God wants so much more for you than from you. I think that is exactly what He is trying to say right here in these verses.
“Remember all the things I’ve done — I am your personal, active Deliverer. Partner with me through covenant.”
This is worth pausing for. I want to keep God at the forefront of my mind, so that in the moments when He asks me to do something uncomfortable, counter-cultural, or totally weird, I am more willing to step out in faith.
Which of these three attributes of God do you need a reminder of this week? Ask God to show you as you step deeper into covenant with Him.