Chapters 21-30 in Exodus deal with various laws. When we read them, we can see clearly that God really does look at all sides of an issue. When we learn and practice that, life gets so much better. I’m picking up with Exodus 32.
(Exodus 32:1-6) (ESV) When the people saw that Moses delayed to come down from the mountain, the people gathered themselves together to Aaron and said to him, “Up, make us gods who shall go before us. As for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has become of him.” So Aaron said to them, “Take off the rings of gold that are in the ears of your wives, your sons, and your daughters, and bring them to me.” So all the people took off the rings of gold that were in their ears and brought them to Aaron. And he received the gold from their hand and fashioned it with a graving tool and made a golden calf. And they said, “These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt!” When Aaron saw this, he built an altar before it. And Aaron made a proclamation and said, “Tomorrow shall be a feast to the LORD.” And they rose up early the next day and offered burnt offerings and brought peace offerings. And the people sat down to eat and drink and rose up to play.”
The Egyptians worshipped a “god” named Apis (a bull), and actually sacrificed bulls, from the first dynasty on. His role in worship was being sacrificed and reborn. This seems to be a parallel to Jesus being crucified and resurrected. Here’s another odd coincidence: There were three bull cults in Egypt. Apis, Mnevis, and Buchis were the three bull “gods.” Our trinity is the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
The first thing that comes to mind when I read this passage of scripture is how many times I couldn’t wait for the LORD; and did it “my way.” The second thing I think of is how quickly we can fall into that trap. Here was Aaron, Moses’ “right-hand-man,” who had the staff, who used the staff, and witnessed the power of God. Now, it’s Aaron who’s fashioning the golden calf, the “god” to be worshipped by the people. Not only that, but he’s actually bringing that thing in to a “feast to the LORD?!” Did you forget what God said? “You shall have no other gods besides me.” (Exodus 20) When we look at (2Cor. 6:14-15), we’ll see this is not going to work very well. Aaron yoked himself with unbelievers when he complied with their request. And, calling it a feast for the LORD is NOT going to make it right. This also speaks to me of giving in to being pressured. As we can see, that doesn’t work too well either. (Psalm 46:10) (Psalm 83:18) (1Chron. 29:11)
There are many scriptures that tell us to be patient and wait for the LORD. One of my favorites is (Psalm 37:34) Wait for the LORD and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land; you will look on when the wicked are cut off. Some others: (Psalm 27:14) (Psalm 91) (Hebrews 2:1-18) (Psalm 85:8-9) (2Peter 2:21) (Psalm 29:11) This one is one I think I may hang on the mirror, so I can see it every day: “I will take my stand at my watch-post and station myself on the tower, and look out to see what he will say to me, and what I will answer concerning my complaint.” Other versions say, “how I should answer when corrected.” (Habakkuk 2:1)
Love you from Café du Mondieu
Copyright by Marina Morrison (aka) Eden Stillwater, February 22, 2023, 12:37 p.m.
MarinaMorrison(aka)EdenStillwater'sInspirations 