I thought this was an appropriate chapter with the holidays right around the corner. Consider the upcoming holidays for a moment and list off in your mind the first five things that come to mind...
family?
food?
gatherings?
special meals/decorations?
what is on your list? Is God? and where is God on that list? Is God at the top?
As I read this chapter, I was reminded where God belongs in our holiday celebrations...right at the forefront of our minds. And in the direction God gave the Israelites, the Lord tried to make sure that the Israelites would stay focused on God. The Lord commanded proscribed sacrifices both as special offerings and sin offerings. The number of sacrifices would have kept the priests and the people busy for the day, honoring and thinking of God and the aroma of the burnt offerings would be a reminder of the Lord throughout the day.
Think about your holiday celebration. Is there something you do that keeps God in the forefront of your thoughts? What could you do that would accomplish that. Maybe start a new tradition. Could you use scent or sound to focus your thoughts?
I will be thinking about that today...feel free to post any suggestions.
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