Deuteronomy 15:1-23

THE LORD WILL BLESS YOU

Keywords 15:6

For the LORD your God will bless you as he has promised, and you will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. You will rule over many nations but none will rule over you.

 

1. Be openhanded and give generously (1-11)

 The LORD is a God of blessing. He provided for the cancelling of debts among

his people. He intended to bless them, and for this reason they can trust in his

blessing, for he is the one who promised to give them the land as their inheritance.

Those who live under God’s rule are not ruled by greed or fear in the world. Being

openhanded and generous is practical trust in the LORD who provides. His

compassionate provision sustains his people in poverty and wealth.

 

2. You must let them go free (12-23)

 The Israelites had been slaves, but God redeemed them and set them free. They

were still influenced by the culture of their times. But God told them to set Hebrew

slaves free after seven years and not to send them away empty-handed. They

were also to set aside the firstborn of the flock and eat before the LORD.

 

Prayer Lord, you are the blessing for me. Help me to be openhanded and

generous, that I may learn the God of blessing, and that I may be a

blessing.

One Word The Lord God will bless you