Christian Devotional – May 22, 2023

Book of Revival, Day 17

Write your own copy. Read Deuteronomy chapter 17.

God knew that one day the people would want a king. God understood more about them than they understood about themselves. Here, God puts into place some requirements for what the king should do. Interestingly, one of those requirements is that the king should write his own copy of the law.

Part of the king’s responsibility in leading the people is to know and understand the law of God. What better way to do this then by writing his own copy from the holy scriptures that the priests would have had. This would have required years of study and discipline. Yet, this would have also meant that the king would know the law almost as well as any of the other priests or people around.

How well do we know what God is expecting of us? Are we disciplined to take the time to learn all that God has for us from his word? I know that I have not rewritten my own copy of The Bible, but I strive to make studying his word a priority in my life daily. I don’t always succeed, but God is faithful even in my weakness. How disciplined are each of us to follow God’s commands?