I was struck by God’s
direct punishment of Aaron’s son who made an unauthorized offering. Nadab and Abihu, however, fell dead before the LORD
when they made an offering with unauthorized fire before him in the Desert of Sinai
Nadab and Abihu’s sinful
action was not some minor infraction. Offerings at the tabernacle were the
direct connection to the Lord and therefore were at the heart of the faith, so
they were highly significant and visible.
God dealt with this sin
swiftly and visibly. Nadad and Abihu died before the Lord.
I have been the recipient
of God’s grace, mercy and forgiveness countless times, yet verses like this in
the Bible remind me that sin will reap its punishment. I MUST NEVER take sin
lightly. Never, ever, never!
Forgiveness, my
forgiveness, cost Jesus His life. He died on the cross to secure my forgiveness
and reconciliation with God. This alone should keep me mindful of sin’s cost.
But it doesn’t. I sometimes take forgiveness for granted. Verses like the one
this morning become another reminder that SIN earns God’s
wrath.
It seems wise to me this
morning to spend some time in self reflection, examining my life and making my
confession to God, thanking Him for His grace, mercy and forgiveness in Jesus,
which I must not presume upon…
Lord
God…
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