Read Leviticus 10:1-3
A young boy once received a nice bicycle for his birthday that was delivered to his door in a box. He opened the box in the garage, but since he couldn’t really read the directions well, he decided to just put it together his own way. By the time his father came home from work ready to help him build the bicycle, the bicycle was ruined with many pieces broken or damaged.
In a similar way, God has given us a book of instructions to follow-the Bible. These instructions are given to protect us and help us become the person God created us to be.
In this passage, the son’s of Aaron, the high priest, decide to do things their own way and it ended in disaster.
Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu… offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to his command. So fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died before the LORD”. (Leviticus 10:1-2)
This is a harsh reminder that God establishes his directions for us because He knows what is best for us. When we are disobedient, we probably won’t die, but we could end up having to deal with some ugly consequences.
When is the last time you ignored the instructions you were given and did things your way?
How did that work out for you?
Prayer Emphasis: Ask God to give you a passion to follow the instructions given to us in the Bible.
