Exploring Leviticus 9 & 10 was on the agenda for yesterday's Bible reading. While it did stimulate some introspection, it also brought about questions and confusion. But first, the light in the dark.
Leviticus 9:6 says, “This is what the LORD has commanded you to do, so that the glory of the LORD may appear to you.” Perhaps I'm just reading into it too much, but this verse spoke to me. My prayer life has fallen short, I hold grudges long before I forgive, and am very impatient...yet I expect my prayers to be answered. Maybe instead of insisting so much on deliverance from my current woes, I should focus on obeying.
Once chapter 10 hits, however, all clarity turns to murk. Why were Aaron's sons struck down for making a first mistake in their new job? I'm so glad our employers don't treat us that way or I'd have been dead long ago! Why kill them rather than rebuke them? Then, after their deaths, why were Aaron & his other sons not allowed to mourn?! Further complicating my confusion, after seeing their brothers consumed by fire, the remaining sons still disobeyed following the offering. Yet they were simply reprimanded and let go. Did I miss something? Why the difference? Is there anything to be learned from those differences, or is it just a general illustration that there can be dire consequences for disobedience?
Maybe I'm asking questions too soon. We shall see if my questions are answered as I read the following chapters.
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I gots me some thoughts about that. I'll be interested to see how your answers unfold. Do share them as they come along!
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