Mar11th Wow what a hard day for my computer. I am glad that you read today. Even when things go contrary we still need to pray and remember who we are today, recall yesterday and be joyful about tomorrow. Let us be careful and do things ignorantly.
Numbers 15:17-16:40 demonstrates His consistent awareness of all events and makes the "playing field" level for all players. The law is uniform, true, just, fair and applicable to all. God declares the proper response for those that commit sins "ignorantly". He also is as specific for those who sin"knowingly". It our responsibility to know how and what to be and do. Sometime it maybe as simple as putting a blue fringe on the bottom of the robe to remind of all of God's children the opportunity they have to be obedient to GOD. We can learn the fiery results of disobedience to God's law and commandments by reading about Korah and his friends. It is sad but true that others suffer for our sins. God is no respecter of persons, but He makes some people responsible for a work that He assigns for them and them alone. His will be done. Let us learn to mind our own business! If you don't know, ask Him. How is your concept of God affected by your reading today?
Mark 15:1-47 Records some of the saddest verses written concerning the handling of The Word of God by His creation. In verses 29-32 we can see an ungodly concept of GOD. Look at verse 28 and grasp the thought that He did it all according to scripture. We can better understand the New Testament when we know the Old Testament, Law before Grace. Consider all of the traits of God demonstrated by Jesus as He was mishandled by the Jews, Pilate and the soldiers at the trial and at Golgotha. Let us be amazed at what we read. Perhaps we need to confess our ease of service with our lips and repent from our selfishness when we see Joseph of Arimathaea craving the opportunity to carry the body of Jesus and to prepare for burial. Why do we say we serve Him?
Psalm 54:1-7 ought to be our prayer of thanksgiving for He "hath delivered me out of all trouble". Can you say He is your deliverer?
Proverbs 11:5-6 states there is a "BIG" difference between the perfect and the wicked. GOD knows and I suspect we know where we stand with The LORD. pj