Moses ascends the mountain. God reminds Israel of His deliverance from Egypt (“carried you on eagles’ wings”). He offers a covenant: if they obey, they will be His “treasured possession,” “a kingdom of priests,” and “a holy nation.”

(It reads in Exodus 19:3–6)

Moses went up the mountain to speak with God. The Lord spoke to him from the mountain. He said, ‘This is what you must say to the Israelites, Jacob’s descendants: “You yourselves have seen what I did against the Egyptians. You know how I took care of you. I carried you carefully, like an eagle carries her babies on her wings. I brought you here to come to me. Now you must be careful to obey me and my covenant with you. Then you will belong to me as my special people. The whole earth belongs to me, and I have chosen you from among all the nations. You will be my priests who serve in my kingdom. You will be a nation that is special to me.” These are the words that you must speak to the Israelites.’

Father God, You carried Your people on eagles’ wings and brought them to Yourself. Thank You and praise You for calling us Your treasured possession, a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. Help me to obey Your voice, to keep Your covenant, and to live as one set apart for Your glory. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Jesus Precious Name, Amen.