Unauthorized Fire

 Scripture:

“Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense; and they offered unauthorized fire before the Lord, contrary to his command. So fire came out from the presence of the Lord and consumed them, and they died before the Lord.” ‭‭Leviticus‬ ‭10‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NIV‬

Observation:

In this passage we see that Aaron’s sons offered unauthorized fire before the Lord, which was against His command. Fire came out from the presence of the Lord and killed them. God was demonstrating that even a good thing done in a wrong way is not good. God has a way of doing things and He wants us to walk in His ways. When we live according to His commands, we will be blessed beyond measure. When we do what we feel is right and acceptable, we will not see His blessing.

Application:

We must do God’s things God’s way. We can’t simply do what seems right to us. We must honor the Lord by doing what He says to do in the way He says to do it. There are many good things that are not God things. There are many things we can do as a church that are good, but not what God wants us to do. I want to walk in step with Holy Spirit and walk in ways that He can bless and prosper.

Prayer:

Father, You are amazing! Help me to lead Your people well. Help me to offer only the fire You want and nothing else. Help me to build a church Your way and not in ways that seem right to man. Help me to honor You in everything I do. Be glorified in my life. Help me not to offer unauthorized fire on Your altar. Lead me on and help me to follow.

Yours Forever,

Jeff