Ekev (#1 of 4) Covenant and Mercy (Brit & Chessed)

 "Because you listen to these judgments, and keep and do them, that the Lord your God will keep with you the covenant (brit) and the mercy (chessed) which He swore to your fathers."  (Deut/Dvarim 7:12)   God's covenant and His mercy and two of the most powerful forces in the Universe.  We are to not only listen (hear o Israel - Sh'ma Yisrael); but also to be 'doers' of the Word.  This is love for God that we keep His commandments.     Be encouraged that God has blessings in store 'because of' (ekev) your obedience to His Word.