While I was reading this chapter, I think about reading the last chapter in a saga. We know the end and it is great, we win, we live forever more. The verse that really stood out to me was verse 16.
And the LORD their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people: for they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted up as an ensign upon his land. (v16)
Not just any stone, or pebble that is picked up would be worthy enough to be put in a crown, but it would be precious stones that would be displayed, and lifted upon high for all to see.
Men, we, and all our families are precious in the sight of God. He came to this earth for each one of us. Let's all give our best, to keep his commandments, and do whatever is pleasing in his sight, lift him up, worship, and live for him.
The wise King Solomon said the conclusion of the whole matter was to fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
Ralph Cain
