Bible in a Year:
Let us then approach Gods throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16
All is quiet, save for slowly stretching tentacles of hissing lava nipping at the edges of the tropical foliage. Residents stand grim-faced yet amazed. Most days they call this paradise. On this day, however, the fiery fissures in Hawaiis Puna district reminded everyone that God forged these islands via untamable volcanic power.
The ancient Israelites encountered an untamable power too. When King David recaptured the ark of the covenant (2 Samuel 6:14), a celebration broke out (v. 5)until a man died suddenly when he grabbed hold of the ark to steady it (vv. 67).
This may tempt us to think of God as being as unpredictable as a volcano, just as likely to create as He is to destroy. However, it helps to remember that God had given Israel specific instructions for how to handle the things set apart for worshiping Him (see Numbers 4). Israel had the privilege of drawing near to God, but His presence was too overwhelming for them to approach Him carelessly.
Hebrews 12 recalls a mountain burning with fire, where God gave Moses the Ten Commandments. That mountain terrified everyone (vv. 1821). But the writer contrasts that scene with this: You have come to . . . Jesus the mediator of a new covenant (vv. 2224). JesusGods very Sonmade the way for us to draw near to His untamable yet loving Father.
How often am I tempted to think of Gods love without considering His power? Why is His power a crucial aspect of His character?
How great to know that our all-powerful God also loves us with infinite love!
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Did you get some rest today?
It’s so foggy here I can barely see across the street.
~ Happy 244th Birthday United States Marine Corps ~
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