For the Israelite's to be a people who had a hard time getting it right, there sure were a lot of rules to follow! (Lots and lots of opportunities to get it wrong.) I cannot imagine having to remember all of these rules on a daily basis. It must have taken complete concentration and remembering God in every little single thing you did from moment to moment.
While I am so very thankful for God sending his son to die on the cross for my sins, I think that I really take this freedom he has given me for granted most days.
I really am a spoiled Christian at times. I forget about how Old Testament living was. I take for granted my freedom to worship and be in direct fellowship with him. I don't have to think about every single decision I make from moment to moment to make sure I am following the 600+ Levitical laws.
He did so much for me on the cross that day. What a wonderful week to be studying Leviticus. I know we all know the accounts in the New Testament about his death and resurrection, but how awesome is it to read about ALL of the ways that he saved us.
The cross brings conviction with Christ living within my heart, mind and soul. It brings a desire to do what his will is. The cross sets me free to live a life with him as the main focus.
Lord, thank you for not only saving us from our sins but for changing the way we access you. Thank you for the freedom we have in you. Lord help me to see each day how you have extended such grace and mercy to me. Be with me this week as I prepare my heart for Easter Sunday and personally reflect on what the cross means to me and how it is a gift that's value is immeasurable and can never be repaid. Amen.
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