#Wordfortheweek 2019 Week 17 #Familiarity breeds #Contempt

And Moses said to Aaron, “This is what the Lord spoke, saying: ‘By those who come near Me. I must be regarded as holy; And before all the people I must be glorified.’” Leviticus 10:3

Nadab and Abihu, were the first two sons of Aaron. They were in a privileged position, as chosen priests of the Most High God. They had just gone through a thorough induction and training with Moses on the commandment of Elohim for their role as priests. They partook of the priestly ministerial process. They saw how everything was done painstakingly - sanctified and made holy first. The instructions from Elohim God was very precise. But they presumed to know better than Moses and Aaron.

How many of us are guilty of the same thing albeit in a different way. We read the bible, we go to church, hear sermons regularly and some of us are even preachers of the word. Yet we treat things of God as unto man. We interpret His words how we desire it. We demand of Him than give to Him as if He is at our beck and call. Despite the righteousness inputted on us by the sacrifice of Yeshua, we still roll comfortable in unholy living and think we can come near the Holy God.

It is very easy to fall into over-familiarity in our relationship with God, ignoring His specific commandments after-all He is only God. Because He is patient with us, we take His things for granted, testing if He would actually execute judgement now that Jesus Christ has died for our sin. Familiarity is now breeding a generation of contempt rather than the fear of the Almighty God.

How about the reproach we bring to God through our actions. When you adopt the Christian faith, you are making a declaration of where you belong and of whom you are – Christ’s.  You are a representative of the Kingdom of Elohim God. You are in the world as the salt of the earth and the light of the world.  Holiness and holy living is not a desirable option but essential for those who will come near Elohim.

We must daily, be mindful that our actions is not bringing reproach to the name of the LORD, rather it glorifies Him before all people.

#prayerfortheweek

Almighty Father, thank You for the gift of my salvation. Thank You for choosing me and entrusting me with the work of Your Kingdom. Help me to obey Your commandment in every way. May I not offer profane worship to You oh LORD, my God. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen

I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ). Spend this week to meditate on the passage and take relevant step to live out your faith.

#AdeolaAkintoye ©

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