We have one of the memorable chapters in the Bible in our reading today— a bitter experience in the history of a newly born nation! When God drew near to rescue His people and make them His own treasure, they turned aside to show their true nature. This chapter talks volumes to our lives even today. Let us examine our lives in the light of today’s meditation.

Turn of Events:

Israel was waiting patiently at the foot of Sinai to receive the commandment from God- a very great moment in human history to receive the very word of God written by God himself to be handed down to humans. But at the very last minute, they went astray. Finally, they had to drink the bitter drink of their hearts’ idolatry. What a great tragedy! Here is a great instruction for us, to take care. We might wait long for a break through or an answer from the Lord and at the very last minute, we might enter into odd temptations and our old nature surfaces and then everything goes downhill, and we stand on the very same ground from where we started our journey. Beware of this!

True nature of our Heart:

We need to be aware that the more we are near to the true light of the Word of God, the idols hiding in our heart will come out in all their true colors. If we have any hidden attraction towards anything in our life, it will soon surface at the time of fasting and praying. The more you come near to God, the more it surfaces. But instead of seeing it as a calamity, let us understand our true nature and surrender before God and repent about it. The same way Moses did to the molten calf, let us destroy this hidden idol in our heart, throw it out and let it be pulverized in such a way that it will never come back to our life again.

Soon after this the true love and adoration to God will surface in our life from our innermost heart. This is what happened to the Levites as we read further in the chapter. Even though they were idolatrous, they found favor in the sight of God because they switched their sides at the given time of God’s favor. So, in the same way let us lay aside all these idols from our lives and come to the very side of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and take up the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God and come against everything that is contrary to God and His Word in our lives.

Patiently awaiting His return:

As we await the coming of our Lord Jesus, let us keep our lives pure from any idols and await His return patiently. Let us not be impatient like the Israelites. Jesus has been received to heaven and He will soon come back to receive us into His heavenly abode. How ought we to conduct our lives while we wait for Him? Please read and meditate:  2 Peter 3:3-13; Acts 1:9; Matthew 24:12,48-49; 2 Timothy 3:1-4; 2 Timothy 4:3-4; John 14:3. 

 

Prayer: 
Dear Father in heaven, I truly need Your grace

to keep going until I see You face to face, for which

I hereby submit myself. In Jesus name

I pray. Amen