STAYING IN GOD’S PURPOSE IN DIFFICULT CURCUMSTANCES

For Reading and Meditation: Exodus 28-32

Here we see a collection of dramatic events taking place. Moses, the God’s chosen leader of Israelites up on the mountain receiving instructions from God. During forty days of time with God, Moses received instructions about Ten Commandments, the tabernacle, offering for the tabernacle etc… Then we can see the instructions about the priests (Aaron and his sons).God were so detailed in everything such as The Ephod, the breast piece and other priestly garments. He thought of every single step of their ministry at the altar.

But when it comes to chapter 32 of Exodus, suddenly everything changed. The God appointed priests turning to be the introducers of idolatry and all evil practices …….. What happened to Aaron and his sons? What made them to do such a disobedient act in front of God? Some of the reasons may be

*He couldn’t control the crowd who turned very impatient. The fear of loosing control over the people started to grip him.

*He failed to see the authority of God while his present leader was away.

*He wanted acceptance from people.

*Moreover he failed to see God’s heart for him.

Let’s see the two incidents happening here at the same time. On the mountain God is talking to Moses about Aaron –his appointment as a priest, his garments, and his ephod everything .God had great plan for him. Every single details of Aaron were in God’s mind …….. But at the same time Aaron was indulging in idolatry at the foot of the hill and leading a nation towards destruction . If he had a glimpse of God and His plan for him things would have been different …….

Life applications: As a child of God many times we miss out on knowing God’s heart for us. While God is painting a beautiful picture of our lives, we are busy giving our own definitions to life. When we go through life hardships and pressurising situations, we need to have a right perspective of who God is in our life. That will help us to keep going with a focus.

Prayer: God help me to seek you when I am going through pressurising situations in my day to day life. Help me to know that your plans are higher than my plans and your thoughts are higher than my thoughts. In Jesus name. Amen