Deuteronomy 16 & 17

In Deuteronomy 16 & 17, God's people are again reminded to remember. To never forget the bondage God freed them from. Moses reminds them to celebrate the annual feasts, celebrations, sacrifices and offerings. He urges God's people to keep God at the center of all rhythms of life. He reviews the rules for justice and the importance of keeping justice pure, not twisted and to "Let true justice prevail". God is a just God and evil will be judged and sin will be accounted for. If Jesus is our Lord and Savior, our sins have already been accounted for.  Even though there have been no mention or thought of having a king for Israel, Moses tells them what the rules are for future kings. God knows. He knows our hearts, desires, intentions, and shortcomings. He loves us unfailingly regardless. Jesus is our perfect King, our perfect Priest, our perfect Savior. Jesus frees us and fulfills all laws. God sent us Jesus so we could have God close and have an intimate relationship with Him. Today, we too are to keep God the center of all of our daily rhythms - every single breathing second.