Good evening, everyone!
Today I read Exodus 33-35, where the Israelites resume their journey.
With one major difference. They are no longer dancing, praising, and celebrating.
Instead, they remove all their adornments, and walk solemnly. They are in mourning, because they have so displeased God that, though He continues to protect them, He no longer goes with them as He had before. And they feel alone.
Now, I find this very interesting because it's an excellent example of what sin does to us.
No matter how "big" or "small" we consider the sin, it leaves us with the same feeling. Loneliness.
When I sin, I can immediately feel the separation from God, and it manifests as a literal ache in my spirit. After that, there is no joy, only sorrow, as I mourn my poor choices and the separation that I can feel.
Even though I know that God is still with me, it's not the same as before. And the distance is almost palpable.
Just like it was for the Israelites.
Thankfully, we don't have to stay in that separation until God decides if He can overcome His anger. Rather, Jesus intercedes for us, and when we ask forgiveness with an honest and sincere heart, God will forgive us, and we can return to His presence as though we had never sinned.
So, that's what I learned today. I hope you'll join me tomorrow when I read Exodus 36-38. I wonder what I'll learn tomorrow...
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