“Then God gave the people all these instructions:
2 “I am the Lord your God, who rescued you from the land of Egypt, the place of your slavery.3“You must not have any other god but me.
4 “You must not make for yourself an idol of any kind or an image of anything in the heavens or on the earth or in the sea. 5 You must not bow down to them or worship them, for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God who will not tolerate your affection for any other gods. I lay the sins of the parents upon their children; the entire family is affected—even children in the third and fourth generations of those who reject me. 6 But I lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on those who love me and obey my commands.
7 “You must not misuse the name of the Lord your God. The Lord will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name.
8 “Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 You have six days each week for your ordinary work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God. On that day no one in your household may do any work. This includes you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, your livestock, and any foreigners living among you. 11 For in six days the Lord made the heavens, the earth, the sea, and everything in them; but on the seventh day he rested. That is why the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and set it apart as holy.
12 “Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.
13 “You must not murder.
14 “You must not commit adultery.
15 “You must not steal.
16 “You must not testify falsely against your neighbor.
17 “You must not covet your neighbor’s house. You must not covet your neighbor’s wife, male or female servant, ox or donkey, or anything else that belongs to your neighbor.” Exodus 20:1-17 NLT
Lord God,
A society which keeps to these commandments. Would it be healthy, prosper and be wise? And reading the first commandment and knowing Your deliverance God, Your provision and guidance I do find myself beginning to judge the children of Israel . . . we know they turned from You just 12 chapters on. Then I remember I once did not believe the first commandment was true and when I did . . . I found I have broken many others too. I will never be perfect no matter how harder I try! But I know Your law in person and Jesus love because of the cross. Love and boundaries.
Thank you for giving us boundaries, we need them. They keep us safe first and then keep us from wandering and then help us grow good. You still went before your people as a pillar of light or fire. Thank You that You go with us today by Your Holy Spirit. Not before or behind but within. What a miracle. As Jesus promised, The Spirit guides us in Your truth. He speaks only what he hears from You, and tells us. (John 16:13). The commandments still stand.
Help us keep it simple, do what is right and ask Your Spirit to help us. Deliver us from temptation and evil. And when we slip, trip or flounder we thank You for Your indescribable gift of forgiveness – in Jesus.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Saturday 15th February 2025
Holy Spirit, guide my vision
Help me see the way You see
Always Jesus, ever Jesus
Christ in all is Christ in me
Holy Spirit, guide my speaking
Words of grace in truth abound
Let my lips be filled with stories
Of the mercy that I’ve found
You’re the light, You’re my path
You’re the shepherd of my soul
All I am, All I have, Holy Spirit, lead me on
Holy Spirit, guide my hearing
Wake my ears to words You speak
In the thunder and the stillness
Let Your voice be clear in me
Let Your voice be clear in me
You’re the light, You’re my path
You’re the shepherd of my soul
All I am, All I have, Holy Spirit, lead me on Repeat
Holy Spirit, lead me onward
Walking through the great unknown
Trusting, leaning, holding, clinging
Till the day You lead me home
Oh, guide my feet, Oh, guide my feet
Lead me on, Lead me on, Lord
Holy Spirit, open up my eyes
Holy Spirit, open up my heart
Open up my ears
Onwards You show me where You lead me
I will follow
You’re the light, You’re my path
You’re the shepherd of my soul
All I am, All I have, Holy Spirit, lead me on
Holy Spirit, lead me on
Lyrics: Brenton Brown / Chris Tomlin / Jason Ingram / Pat Barrett