Tuesday 4 December 2012

Numbers 16



"Let us then approach the 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} (NIV1984) 

Korah and the Levites were special men, in the midst of a special people. They put God first; they were for God more than they were for their people. Therefore God set them apart for service in the tabernacle worship. However they made a huge mistake -  presumption! 

They presumed that they would be able to take on the priestly duties of Aaron and his sons. That somehow they were qualified to act as priests before God Almighty. The lesson of Numbers 16 is that presumption before God leads to destruction. Burning of incense, the fragrant offering brought to God, must come from the priests in the manner and time that God has prescribed. Not according to man’s desire, but God’s decrees. Korah learned this; Aaron’s two sons learned this (Lev 10:1) and, king Uzziah (2 Chron 26:16) learned this. May we remember their lesson. 

How do we approach God? Do we approach Him in our own merit, in our own time, in our own way? Or do we approach Him as Hebrews 4 teaches, through the great high priest, our Lord Jesus Christ. Friend, if we are truly in Christ, if we are under His blood, if we participate in His body and life, then friend, approach the LORD Almighty with confidence knowing that we will not be destroyed, but that we will find the help we need. Thank you Father, for who we are in Christ!

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