Exodus 32:5 When Aaron saw this, he built an alter in front of the calf and announced, “Tomorrow there will be a festival to the LORD.”
Aaron fashioned the golden calf with his own hands, yet here he proclaims a festival to the LORD. Does he not fully realize what he’s done? Am I guilty of similar behavior when I worry and fret, eaten up with anxiety over “What ifs,” but proclaiming my complete devotion to my Savior? Jesus, Help me.
Exodus 32:9 “I have seen these people…and they are a stiff-necked people.”
I’ve always seen the Old Testament God as angry and wrathful, the New Testament God as much kinder and gentler. But in this walk through the Old Testament thus far, I have been surprised at the compassionate lengths God goes to for His people. I’ve also been surprised to see how similar I am to those stiff-necked people. Jesus, Help me.
Exodus 32:10 “Now leave Me alone so that My anger may burn against them and that I may destroy them….”
Lord, Thank You for this day, for this scripture, for this deep look at Your nature and my own. Thank You for helping me see Your infinite love, grace, and mercy and the many obstacles I place in my own relationship with You. Draw me closer. Always. Amen.
Exodus 32:11-12 But Moses…said, “why should Your anger burn against Your people? … Turn from Your fierce anger; relent and do not bring disaster on Your people.
Have a blessed day.
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