7 Days of Sukkot: Joyfully Remembering All God Has DoneНамуна

Remembering God’s Holiness

In thinking back to the Israelites in the wilderness, we remember that the first generation’s disobedience cost them the Promised Land. Because of their rebellion and sin, none from the generation that left Egypt was permitted to enter the Land God said He would give to His people, except Joshua and Caleb. Only their children after them entered.

God is merciful and kind, but He is also holy. Moses was only permitted to see God’s back as His glory passed by – otherwise, he would die. A High Priest improperly prepared to enter the Lord’s presence in the Holy of Holies would die. The man Uzzah died when he touched the Ark of the Covenant, even though he was merely reaching out to steady it on its journey back to Jerusalem. Yes, God is holy.

The more we recognize God’s holiness, the more accurately we see the marvel of His grace epitomized in Yeshua. We are humbled in awe and so very grateful – all keenly appropriate responses.

Today, take some time to meditate on God’s holiness. Reflect on His utter purity and goodness. Think about what your life would be like without Him. Then, praise Him for the enormity of His love that would move Him to bridge the gap between His holiness and our sin so that we could walk in relationship with Him.