“I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the place of slavery.” (v. 2)

The Bible is unequivocally clear:

God speaks. God instructs. God expects obedience—because obedience to His good commands is ultimately for our good.

Our picture of His sovereignty ought to prove sufficient enough for our faithful response. Because He has spoken it, and because He is God Almighty, we obey.

But, while that is a theologically correct argument, it isn’t the argument God makes.

Every instruction in His Word is filed under the headline of salvation, and not just authority. His authority would be unassailable regardless, but, when God speaks, He identifies Himself as the God who breaks chains, who frees captives, who brings His people home. He doesn’t thunder from the mountain, “I am the LORD your God, so fear me!” Instead, His voice resounds: “I am the LORD your God, who rescued you.”

As you pursue obedient faithfulness, remember the headline, and worship the God who saves and speaks.

— Tyler