OBEY MY VOICE

What was the essence of the Covenant given by the LORD?
Some thought that it centred in worship of Israel’s God.
Others think that it is in the keeping of the Divine Laws,
But these opinions were wrong, they had their flaws!

The essence of the Old Covenant addressed the heart,
The LORD desired true obedience, and not to depart!
“Obey My voice,” was what His servants of God declared,
Full obedience would have made the LORD so glad!

Why was it so difficult for Israel to obey the LORD?
He had performed so many good deeds on record!
All God wanted from His People was to listen with their ears,
That would have saved them from shedding so many tears!

The essence of any Covenant is to be found in this!
Obedience to the Lord- that will bring lasting bliss!
The heart must learn to listen and obey the LORD,
There is no other way we can ever have one accord!

Inspiration: Jeremiah 11:4

Charles Tan