DECEMBER 12
"Moses went up to the mountain of God. Then the LORD
called to him from the mountain, saying: ‘...tell the Israelites: You have seen
how I treated the Egyptians and how I bore you up on eagles’ wings and brought
you to myself. Now, if you obey me completely and keep my covenant, you will be
my treasured possession among all peoples, though all the earth is mine. You
will be to me a kingdom of priests, a holy nation.’” Ex. 19:3-6
Reflection: The Lord sends Moses to
lead the Israelites out of Egypt after 400 years. He gives His people the Law
that will govern them for centuries to come, a law meant to protect them from
the nations around them that will seek to lead them astray from the Lord.
Prayer: God our Father, we are
often tempted to view Your guidance and rules as negative restrictions that
limit our freedom. Help us to see that every law you give us is meant to
protect us from being separated from You. Amen.
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