"But
as for you, you have turned aside from the way; you have caused many to stumble
by the instruction; you have corrupted the covenant of Levi," says the
LORD of hosts.
Insights: Instead of teaching them the law and
leading them to walk with the Lord in peace and uprightness, they turned away
from their responsibilities. Instead of teaching them the way of
righteousness and turning many from their sins, they caused many to stumble. Instead of teaching obedience and repentance,
they violated the covenant with Levi and God.
In spite of the Lord’s patient love in which He gave warnings, reminders
and instructions, these Israelites still chose rebellion. It is amazing to me that in such a short time
from their release from exile these people have chosen the self-centered path
of disobedience. Our issue is not a
knowledge issue. Our issue is an
obedience issue. The Lord never
contradicts Scripture and so often we say, “The Bible says
_____________________, but _____________________” As soon as we say the word “but” we have
moved into contradiction with the Word of God and moved into the realm of
rebellion. Earlier in the week I quoted
Ron Brown who stated, “God doesn’t desire to curse and show contempt. If the people repented, if they listened to
Him and took His Word to heart, then God would lift His judgment. Repentance is God’s desire for any who sin
against Him.” God does not desire to
bring judgment on His children. He desires
His children to repent and turn their hearts back to Him. It is for this reason He is so patient in His
love. We must not respond like these Israelites
and remain in our rebellion against the Lord.
We must repent and turn our hearts back to the Father of life.
Questions:
- Are you in rebellion against the Lord?
- If you are, are you willing to repent and turn your
heart back to the Father?
Prayer: Father, thank
You for Your patient love. Work on my
heart and mold me into the person You desire me to be. Amen.
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