Exodus 28,29; Acts 7

Acts 7:51-52
"You stiff-necked people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are just like your fathers: You always resist the Holy Spirit! Was there ever a prophet your fathers did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him-

These scriptures speak to me of how mankind always wants to judge God. In Exodus God has Aaron go through all this ceremonial dress and behavior to even approach a mock image of the throne of God and people say “how can a God of love act like that.” Then God himself tears the temple curtain and says we can walk right into the “Holy of Holies” and people say “how can a God of righteousness let people like us (liars, thieves, murderers) into heaven”. I am allowed as a priest (We children are priests) to speak and ask of the king of the universe without having to dress a certain way or speak a certain way. Then I get mad because He does not meet my needs or wants in my timing. It seams like God can’t get a break.

Sometimes because of Gods love I forget how Holy He is. On the other hand I forget His love when I focus too much on His righteousness. There is balance in remembering Isa 55:8 “for my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. That scripture reminds me to let God do the Judging (and pray He judges me with mercy). I just need to trust in His ways and follow Him.

May God bless you and keep you in his loving arms this week

Pastor Jack

Next reading: Exodus 30-32 Acts 8