The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him today and what came to my heart and mind in Leviticus 13:46,
"As long as they have the disease they remain unclean. They must live alone; they must live outside the camp."
God told Moses that if an Israelite had an infectious skin disease the person was to be isolated, quarantined. God's "lockdown" was to set apart the sick so they would not be a danger to the community. The community was not locked down, just the infectious.
I can't help but note, in light of the world's current approach to infectious pathogens, God chose another way. He obviously desired his people to be kept as safe as possible while remaining active, industrious, and productive-- to be busy living their lives.
I can't help but be reminded of these words, "'For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,' declares the Lord." Isaiah 55:8.
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
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"As long as they have the disease they remain unclean. They must live alone; they must live outside the camp."
God told Moses that if an Israelite had an infectious skin disease the person was to be isolated, quarantined. God's "lockdown" was to set apart the sick so they would not be a danger to the community. The community was not locked down, just the infectious.
I can't help but note, in light of the world's current approach to infectious pathogens, God chose another way. He obviously desired his people to be kept as safe as possible while remaining active, industrious, and productive-- to be busy living their lives.
I can't help but be reminded of these words, "'For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,' declares the Lord." Isaiah 55:8.
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just reply and let me know.
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