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 Numbers 3:10,
"Appoint Aaron and his sons to serve as priests; anyone else who approaches the sanctuary is to be put to death."
One might wonder why the Lord would have anyone put to death that attempted to approach him. I believe the answer lies in his pristine state of righteousness and holiness.
Mankind is sinful and not suitable for coming into the presence of the Lord. When the Lord instituted the tabernacle worship, he made a way for Aaron and his sons who were to serve at the tabernacle as priests. The Lord had them consecrated for just that purpose, making them acceptable to approach his presence there.
For us today, the only way we can approach God is through Jesus Christ. He said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:1.
God is accessible, but only in the way he prescribes. No other way is allowed. Jesus also said, "I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved." John 10:9.
"Appoint Aaron and his sons to serve as priests; anyone else who approaches the sanctuary is to be put to death."
One might wonder why the Lord would have anyone put to death that attempted to approach him. I believe the answer lies in his pristine state of righteousness and holiness.
Mankind is sinful and not suitable for coming into the presence of the Lord. When the Lord instituted the tabernacle worship, he made a way for Aaron and his sons who were to serve at the tabernacle as priests. The Lord had them consecrated for just that purpose, making them acceptable to approach his presence there.
For us today, the only way we can approach God is through Jesus Christ. He said, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:1.
God is accessible, but only in the way he prescribes. No other way is allowed. Jesus also said, "I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved." John 10:9.
Jesus paid the penalty for our sins. He is the only way we can approach God.
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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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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