Exodus 23:25 – Promise of Blessing and Healing

Context

Exodus 23 outlines laws and principles that God gave to the Israelites, detailing how they should live and the blessings for obedience.

And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.
––Exodus 23:25 KJV

How to read it

If you put God first and stick with Him, He’s making sure your needs are covered and even keeping you healthy. It’s like having a divine insurance plan where all you have to do is show up and be loyal. Imagine living your life in a way that God is straight-up watching out for you, meeting your needs, and making sure things stay good in your world. All the while, He’s also promising to keep you from getting sick, which is like saying He’s going to make sure you stay on your A-game. It’s an awesome reminder of how solid your life can be with God’s blessings when you give Him your heart and service.

Let’s pray

Heavenly Father,
You are an awesome and mighty God who provides and sustains us with everything we need. Thank You for promising blessings over my life, for every meal You provide, and for keeping sickness away. Your words give us peace and comfort knowing that You are in control. Help me to remember to serve You faithfully and let me see Your goodness in every aspect of my life.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Parallel Verses

Deuteronomy 28:1-2: “And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments … the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: And all these blessings shall come on thee…” —— Proverbs 3:5-8: “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. … and health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.” —— Psalm 91:9-10: “Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.”

Bible Study

Take some time to dive into Exodus 23 and try to wrap your head around the legal codes given by God to the Israelites. Understanding these ancient rules and what they meant for the people back then could shed light on how you relate to God now. Also, glance through the book of Exodus to see the whole story of how God delivered His people and what He asks of us in return. Embrace how these same promises apply to us today in our modern world.

Journaling Prompts

How do I put God first in my daily routines? —— What blessings have I noticed in my life that may be linked to my faithfulness to God’s commands? —— In what areas of my life do I need to trust God more to remove ‘sickness’ or obstacles?

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