October 17, 2024 Daily Devotion

Truly A Wise And Intelligent People

This great nation is truly a wise and intelligent people.

Deuteronomy 4:6

In Deuteronomy chapter 4, Moses is the divinely sanctioned lawgiver who provides some final instruction to the people before he goes the way of all flesh. He received and delivered the laws from God and now he gives parting instructions on how to follow those laws. “In your observance of the commandments of the Lord, your God, which I enjoin upon you, you shall not add to what I command you or subtract from it. Observe them carefully, for thus will you give evidence of your wisdom and intelligence to the nations who will hear of all these statutes and say, this great nation is truly a wise and intelligent people.”

By following the law, Israel will enjoy the assurance of a close relationship with the Lord. Historically, despite their best efforts, Moses’ comments eventually show that keeping the law exceeds the people’s ability. The Lord’s law will need to become incarnate in the person of Jesus Christ for it be entirely kept and fulfilled.