In that class, we have been doing quite a bit of Old Testament study about pagan gods and how the Jews worshiped in the Bible. Because of this, we have been reading through the book of Exodus. I have read through this book before. But never has this passage caught my attention quite like it did today.
Exodus 34:6-8
"And He [God] passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, 'The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet He does not leave the guilty unpunished; He punishes the children and their children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation.' Moses bowed to the ground at once and worshiped." (NIV)
Get that! The first 2 verses discuss who God is, His character. He is amazing, full of grace, love and mercy. He is forgiving, yet just. And then Moses' response? He bows down and worships.... AT ONCE. The NASB says he "made haste". The NLT says "immediately".
What is my response? As I read through the Bible, as I see God transforming the kids in our youth group, as I see Him working in my life, taking care of my finances, family, marriage, etc... In those times, I need to bow to the ground at once and worship my Lord. Don't take time to consider anyone else, anything else, even myself.
God deserves our immediate worship as we see His character at work in our lives.
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