[[-SOAP HUB]] | [[-Exodus Overview]] | [[Exodus 19]] ## Title: God Showed Us The Path to Blessing Long Ago ## Scripture: (Exodus 19:5-6) “And now, if you will diligently listen to me and keep my covenant, then you will be my special possession out of all the nations, for all the earth is mine, and you will be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you will speak to the Israelites.”” (NET) ## Observation: When my girls were little, they would often be given a list of chores to do over the course of a week. They were told that if they would do the chores, they would be “blessed” with going out to eat on the weekend and a trip to the ice cream shop. Many times, this would not go as expected. One of my girls would not fulfill her responsibilities and then not understand why they couldn’t go while the other could. Over and over I would explain that the path to “blessing” was simple obedience. It was hard to not get frustrated because it seemed so simple. If you do what you are told, you receive a blessing. In my mind, this should have made the act of obedience simple. However, it is not so simple. I cannot count how many times I have done this to the Lord. I wonder why I don’t experience His blessings in my life only to realize I have done the same things as my girls. How many times do we not do what the Lord says but expect His blessings anyway? For me, too many times to count. ## Application: Is there any area of your life where you need to walk in more obedience? ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for Your endless patience.