A writer for a financial newspaper noted that many user agreements and small prints that come with products are nearly unreadable. Because the text is so small, it actually discourages people from understanding them. Because of this, many people don’t read all the terms of contracts before signing them.

In contrast the Lord is always seeking to communicate with His people in clear and understandable ways, with no attempt to confuse or deceive. When Moses spoke to the Israelites just before they entered the Promised Land, he said, “For this commandment which I command you today is not too mysterious for you, nor is it far off. . . . I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live” (Deut. 30:11,19).

The Lord wants us to understand His plan and purpose clearly, so that we may love, obey and cling to Him—for He is our “life and the length of [our] days” (v.20). That’s plain to see.

There is no small print in God’s communication with us.

Author

David C. McCasland

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