Standing Firm For God
One of the greatest challenges we can experience is to stand in the minority when it comes to our views. This challenge is heightened when we are in a position of leadership. Such was the great challenge that confronted Aaron who stood before thousands who were crying for what he knew was not right, but he did not want to be in the position of an unpopular leader.
As our society continues to drift from rooting its moral standards in the Bible it is becoming more clear that we will have to stand against the tide in respect to such issues as truth vs. tolerance, marriage vs. cohabitation, sex only in marriage vs. premarital sex, heterosexuality vs. homosexuality, the sanctity of life vs. abortion, and many more issues. Are we ready to stand against the thousands who will confront us with the cry heard by Aaron—“Come, make us a god…” who is different than the true & living God whom you serve (Exodus 32:1).
The only possible way for us to stand against such a challenge, such pressure is for us to be constantly growing in our knowledge of who this God is. I believe that we are presently in the golden age of Bible communication where we can get truth via various avenues if we will but allow ourselves such access. At the same time almost every American has easy and inexpensive access to a Bible. Are you taking the time to daily gain truth from the Master? What I believe is the greatest way to gain such knowledge today though, is through the teaching ministries of local churches. Here you can not only get teaching but you can also ask questions thereby tailoring the process to address your specific issues. Are you utilizing such avenues of truth? Are you a member of a LIFE Group, do you attend Jesus University classes on Sunday morning, are you weekly attending Sunday worship service ready with a pen & paper to take notes?
Please note that Aaron heard the commandment to not make or worship any graven images of Yahweh (Exodus 20:4-6) and then received a vision of God that showed him that Yahweh was above all creation (Exodus 24:18) before he was confronted by his challenge. Therefore, let us consider this important pattern that we gain biblical truth so that we might then have it kneaded into our lives by the gentle hands of our Heavenly Father as we are challenged through situations we encounter daily.
The memory verse for November—“Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart..” 2 Timothy 2:22