Glorify the Lord
Then Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, each took his censer and put fire in it, put incense on it, and offered profane fire before the Lord, which He had not commanded them. So fire went out from the Lord and devoured them, and they died before the Lord. And Moses said to Aaron, “This is what the Lord spoke, saying: ‘By those who come near Me I must be regarded as holy; and before all the people I must be glorified.’” So Aaron held his peace. (Leviticus 10:1-3) Some mistakenly believe that we serve a different God today than in days gone by. Somehow the Old Testament God seems more severe, more demanding, more exacting, and more likely to respond to our transgressions in a forceful way — but that is not so. We have a greater revelation and deeper knowledge of God in Christ than the saints of old. Much has been given to us, and much is required in return. And yes, God is merciful, and He gives us a chance to confess our sins and repent — but God is as holy today as He ever wa...