Ex 19:1-6 (NIV) In the third month after the Israelites left Egypt — on the very day — they came to the Desert of Sinai. 2 After they set out from Rephidim, they entered the Desert of Sinai, and Israel camped there in the desert in front of the mountain.
3 Then Moses went up to God, and the Lord called to him from the mountain and said, "This is what you are to say to the house of Jacob and what you are to tell the people of Israel: 4 'You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, 6 you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.' These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites."
NOTE: God was looking for a kingdom of priests, a holy (set apart) nation. He was looking for His representatives on earth. Israel failed to obey the covenant, and failed to fulfill God's desire for them. The new covenant has a similar hope and promise. God is looking for ambassadors, a kingdom of priests, a people set apart. He is calling them from every nation, tribe, tongue, and people to represent Him to the world. What kind of representative am I? Am I priest? Do I help people to reach God? Do I bring peace and balm to the hurting? Do I tell them of God's word? Do I give hope?
Father, I pray that as I travel to Bulgaria to share your word, that my Bulgaria, my mission field would be every place I walk. Give my eyes to see the needs and to respond with your power and goodness.
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