Monday, June 3: Leviticus 9– Access to God…

Here we have the inauguration of the Aaronic priesthood. What a day that must have been! It was the first time priests offered a sacrifice in Israel. God showed His favor by manifesting His glory. The people shouted and fell on their faces.

I take for granted the connection I have with God through Jesus. I have access 24/7/365 and what’s more, I don’t have to go through a priest to get to God. I have direct access, yet I cannot recall the last time I shouted for joy and fell on my face before the Lord.

Has the open access I have with God become ‘too commonplace?’ Do I take it for granted? I don’t think this is the case, but the exuberance of the people causes me to wonder and ponder these things this morning.

Lord, do I cherish my connection and relationship with You? Do I cherish it enough? Do I cherish it in the manner that You are do?

Lord, I don’t want to take You for granted. I want to serve and honor you with all my life, every day and for always.

Forgive me, Lord, when I allow my service of You to grow cool. Forgive me, Lord, when I take the gift of grace and connection I have with You for granted. May I keep reverence and awe for You at the level it should be. I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.