At the very beginnings of the sacrificial system in the old testament... The first sacrifices has just been offered to the Lord and consumed by Him. The people are awestruck...
Leviticus 10
"Aaron's sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense; and they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to his command. So fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died before the LORD. "
The Spirit has first come to the believers after Christ's resurrection, and a great sense of unity, love and generousity is laying the foundation for the church...
Acts 5
...Peter said, "Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit... You have not lied to men but to God... When Ananias heard this, he fell down and died... [later his wife came]... Peter said to her, "How could you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord? ...At that moment she fell down at his feet and died... Great fear seized the whole church and all who heard about these events.
Foundations are so important!!
Why doesn't God strike dead every person who treated the OT offerings with contempt... why doesn't He strike dead everyone who lies and withholds from Him like Ananias and his wife did?
It seems that God is highly concerned with foundations... and so should we be. Before any new venture... any big decision facing us, we should lay a thorough foundation of prayer and dependance, seeking His will through His word and waiting continually for His wisdom, timing and peace as we progress with our actions.
2 comments:
Hey Bob,
Saw your url in your signature. Consider me a regular visitor from now on :)
Churchianity... heh, never heard of the term, but laughed loudly when I read it. I so know what you mean ;)
Mate, this blog won't be everyone's cup of tea, since it's largely what God is teaching me... but if it helps anyone I'll be pleased as punch.
Thanks for dropping by.
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