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Why Can't I Take One Small Peek? Last part I have been posting this story in sections if you have missed any parts the story is posted in its entirety in the Christian Writers' group It was not until my uncles were killed that I began to understand God's holiness. I had always thought of Jehovah as merciful He was the god who brought us out to Egypt, performing miracles and providing for our needs. I came to see a new side of Jehovah. He is a god who demands obedience and punishes his , just a my father disciplines me. Unlike my father who takes his position seriously and keeps himself as holy as possible, Nadab and Abihu were disrespectful of Jehovah. They often mocked the laws of God, and lived their lives as they pleased. They complained about all the rules and regulations. I often wondered myself why it is so important to do things exactly as God says, but Father says that Jehovah has reasons for everything He tells us to do, just as my father has reasons for the instructions he gives me. We may not always understand the reasons behind the instructions, but we must always obey Jehovah just as we obey our parents. One day my two uncles, Nadab and Abihu insisted it was not necessary to use the incense that was specially made for the Tabernacle. This seemed like a little thing, but I wondered why they wanted to disobey God. Moses and Grandfather Aaron tried to stop them, but they insisted on doing things their own way. Finally Moses stepped aside saying, "May God be your judge." As my uncles carried their incense into the Tabernacle, they were killed instantly by a fire that came out of the Holy Place. That day I realized that I could not play games with God. I could not question His wisdom or argue with His laws. I still want to enter the Tabernacle, but I know I need to obey God. I have one consolation. One day I will become a priest and I will be able to enter the Holy Place. It will probably be a long time before I become High Priest, but when I do I can enter the Holy of Holies. The whole camp was upset by my uncles deaths. Grandfather Aaron, Father, and Uncle Itamar did not join the mourning. They knew that God was just in His judgment and they could not question his actions. Instead of mourning they examined themselves determined that they would become more holy and that they would obey God themselves. I have been called to that same priesthood, and I have resolved to be worthy of it. I have already begun to prepare myself for it. Even Moses, who is closer to God than anyone else, admits there is much he doesn't know about Jehovah. Moses told me that he can not completely see God. He told me that he asked God for a look at his face. God told him it is impossible for anyone to see His face and live, but He did hide Moses in a crevice while he walked by. Moses did not see His face, but he did catch a quick peek at the Lord's back side. Wow! Maybe God does allow peeks sometimes. He allows them not because we ever reach a point where we are completely holy, but because Jehovah rewards those who see Him with all their heart. Moses says that the Tabernacle is just a shadow of things to come. He had a vision that some day there will be no need for continual sacrifices, because God will provide the perfect sacrifice that will be offered once for all. In that day you will not have to be a descendent of Aaron to enter the Tabernacle. In fact there will be no need for a Tabernacle her on earth, for God will dwell in the hearts of anyone who will serve Him. |
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This last section of my story talks about holiness. In reading all the rules and regulations of the Law it is sometimes difficult for us to understand, but it isn't up to us to decide which rules we will obey and which ones we will disobey. God demands complete obedience. Aren't you glad He also provided mercy through Jesus when we do mess up, but intentions disobedience goes against the holiness of God.
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