The commentaries say that on the 39th day the people became
weary. I often wonder what they had been doing during these thirty-nine days.
Camping at the foot of Mount Sinai where the glory of the LORD appeared at the
summit like a consuming fire (Exodus 24:17) would they not have been
worshipping the one true God who had brought them out of Egypt? They had already
experienced countless miracles during their journey and yet in a mere
thirty-nine days they had become weary! In their weariness they choose
to take matters into their own hands. They choose to take their eyes off
God and quickly backslid into their old behavior and way of thinking. That of idol worship, stubbornness and
rebellion which had been born in Egypt during their bondage. Wow! When I broke
this down this is what I discovered – ME!
Taking the gold rings from their ears; what had been acquired while in
bondage they:
Formed a golden calf of their own making;
Ø I have formed plans of my own
making to follow
Sacrificed burnt offerings and peace offerings;
Ø I have sacrificed my relationship
and fellowship with God
Celebrated and indulged in every pagan revelry
Ø I have indulged my own desires
My Something Old: Moses asked the LORD his God to
show favor to the people. So the LORD changed His mind about the
terrible disaster He had threatened to bring on His people. Exodus 32:14. The mighty power of prayer; that God allows
himself to be prevailed upon by the humble, believing boldness of Moses, an
intercessor.
My Something to Do:
Do not become weary in the wait. Weariness causes weakness opening the
door to temptation which inevitably lead to sin. Stand firm on God’s promises
and His unfailing faithfulness.
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