Leviticus. God designated times for celebration and times for solemnly seeking Him. The celebrations gave them time to reflect on God's goodness and to look forward with faith. They also reminded them of how God was powerful to deliver their people in times past. They were scheduled around the farming industry because this was an agrarian society. What does it say to you and me who, because of labor-saving devices, have come to believe we must squeeze every drop of activity out of every day?
I was particularly struck by the Day of Atonement. Those who didn't deny themselves (fasting, focusing upon God) would be cut off from the people. Can you imagine the reaction if a church removed someone for playing video games on a fast day? While we live in an era of grace, we miss much of God's best if we gorge ourselves with the things we want day after day.
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