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Now the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, “This month shall be your beginning of months; it shall be the first month of the year to come.” Exodus 12:1-2
The Lord instituted the Passover (a seven-day celebration of Israel’s deliverance from slavery in Egypt) in March/April of every year, and it was to become Israel’s New Year. In his commentary on this verse, Matthew Henry writes. “Note, it is good to begin the day, and begin the year, and especially to begin our lives, with God.”
You probably head into this New Year with a number of resolutions in mind. You want to lose weight or get in better shape, read helpful books, tame your tongue, get out of debt, volunteer for good causes, or become more organized.
All of these are worthy goals, but for the Christian, they should all flow from putting Christ first. You lose weight to honor God who dwells in the temple of your body. You read more to nourish your mind. You tame your tongue to be a better witness. You get out of debt so you can be free to invest in the kingdom. You volunteer because you want to show people the love of Christ.
As you consider the changes you want to make this year, ask yourself how putting God first in each change will glorify Him. Take time to listen to the Lord and ponder His Word.
The Lord instituted the Passover (a seven-day celebration of Israel’s deliverance from slavery in Egypt) in March/April of every year, and it was to become Israel’s New Year. In his commentary on this verse, Matthew Henry writes. “Note, it is good to begin the day, and begin the year, and especially to begin our lives, with God.”
You probably head into this New Year with a number of resolutions in mind. You want to lose weight or get in better shape, read helpful books, tame your tongue, get out of debt, volunteer for good causes, or become more organized.
All of these are worthy goals, but for the Christian, they should all flow from putting Christ first. You lose weight to honor God who dwells in the temple of your body. You read more to nourish your mind. You tame your tongue to be a better witness. You get out of debt so you can be free to invest in the kingdom. You volunteer because you want to show people the love of Christ.
As you consider the changes you want to make this year, ask yourself how putting God first in each change will glorify Him. Take time to listen to the Lord and ponder His Word.