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God Wants you in ... With Him
At the renewal of God's covenant with Israel in Deuteronomy God says:
Deut 30:19-20 
"I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; that you may love the LORD your God, that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him, for He is your life and the length of your days; and that you may dwell in the land which the LORD swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them." NKJV
This event is so important that God calls all of heaven and earth to act as the witnesses for the renewal of His covenant with is people, Israel. Now we also know that all of heaven and earth was created by the words of God (Genesis 1 ,2), so what is happening here is that God is calling upon EVERYTHING He has done and accomplished so far, and every promise He has made so far to pay attention, take notice, and be ready to stand as witnesses in a court of justice as to the covenant of agreement that the people of Israel and the Lord are renewing.
In the middle of this eternal event, God pleads: "Therefore Choose life, that you and your descendants may live..."
God wants us to live.
Life is only found inside His covenant.
We enter only by choice, by our own freewill (Deuteronomy 30:19 ).
We do not earn an invitation by merit, nor are we disqualified for previous sin (Ephesians 2:8 ).
The covenant will change us: it is a new form of life not available until we enter.
The bible is the book of this covenant, a record of its history, development and fulfillment.
The Bible contains secrets for those who are willing to believe and surrender common understanding for Spiritual truth.
It is food, life, water, judgment, fire, a hammer, healing to all flesh, the breathe of God, and so much more.
1 Tim 1:15-17
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners-of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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The Bible is the book of God's covenant relationship with man
Ps 25:14-15
The secret [of the sweet, satisfying companionship] of the Lord have they who fear (revere and worship) Him, and He will show them His covenant and reveal to them its [deep, inner] meaning.
My eyes are ever toward the Lord, for He will pluck my feet out of the net. AMP
This article reprinted from www.your-study-bible-online.org. by Pastor Tom Marxen There you can find Study Bible Resources for Living in God's Covenant, Celebrating God's Feasts, and Growing to Maturity in the Kingdom of God
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