Yesterday we looked at seeing the revelation of God. Today I want to focus on our response to that revelation. The last part of the Leviticus passage says this:
"Fire came out from the presence of the Lord and consumed the burnt offering and the fat portions on the altar. And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell facedown." (Leviticus 9:24)
The background to this story is that the Israelites had just brought their first offering before God according to His instructions. So, you can guess that they were pretty nervous waiting to see if He would accept their offering. We all know that feeling...heart pounding, dry mouth, clammy hands. Oh, the anxiety of anticipating the unknown!
As this passage says, God sent fire out from His presence (He showed His glory!) and then consumed their offering. He accepted it. And their initial response is one of sheer joy and celebration: "...when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy..." Who could blame them? The God of the universe found favor in their offering.
But then it hits them. They've just caught a glimpse of God's glory. And they are filled with holy fear and drop to their knees, facedown before Him. This is where the preparation of the heart comes into play. When we see the glory of God, we should never dismiss it as something else. We should stop in our tracks and fall facedown before Him.
God- As You prepare our hearts for June 23, break our inhibitions and let us be free to respond to You in the way we feel led. Whether it's through shouting for joy, or through falling facedown, let us not worry about what others think. It's all for You and only You. Amen.
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