Sunday, April 10, 2011

Deuteronomy 30:7-10

Verse 7 tells us the curses that afflict Israel for covenant disobedience will be removed from them and placed upon those who persecute Israel. Removal of covenant curses are attributed to Israels willingness to return to the Lord and renew covenant obedience. Israel has to obey the commandment to receive the blessing. (D&C 130:20-21) That is why verse 8 says Israel will return to the Lord, obey His voice (D&C 1:38) and do all His commandments.

In return for Israel's covenant obedience the Lord promises the following blessings:

1. The Lord will make every work Israel pursues "plenteous." (Yielding in abundance)
2. Israel will be blessed with posterity.
3. Their cattle will produce.
4. The fruit of their land will be abundant.
5. The Lord will rejoice over Israel as He rejoiced over her fathers.

Finally, in verse 10 the Lord promises Israel if they hearken unto His voice, keep His commandments and statutes and turn to the Lord with all their heart and soul they will receive these blessings.

These are all promised blessings fulfilled to all who turned to the Lord, hear His voice, and keep all His commandments. What are we waiting for?

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