Read: Exodus 34:1-35:9; Matthew 27:15-31; Psalm 33:12-22; Proverbs 9:1-6
Yesterday we read where the people broke the law and Moses demonstrated this by throwing the tablets down and breaking them. Today, God called Moses back up and wrote the laws again on the tablets. When God met with Moses he shared with him His heart about sin. God promised that he was slow to get angry and full of love and faithfulness. He forgives wickedness and rebellion and sin get he will not let sin go unpunished. It will affect even the third and forth generation.
God told them that He would drive out their enemies before him but they were not to make any covenant of marry any of their people or they would be enticed into worshipping their gods and it would be a snare to them.
When Moses came back down the mountain, his face shone with God’s glory. We should shine with the presence of the Lord if we spend time in his presence. We should not be surprised if the world is repelled by us when we carry the presence of the Lord, because they were with Jesus.
In Matthew, Pilate was looking to release Jesus because he knew he was innocent and didn’t want Jesus’ blood on his hands. Pilate offered the people Jesus or Barabbas. Barabbas was a notorious rebel. Pilat though they would surely choose Jesus who only did good. He was so wrong. Their hearts were so twisted and jealous they chose Barabbas to be released and Jesus to be crucified. Pilate washed his hands and the Jews accepted the responsibility. Thus began the mock trial of Jesus. Know this for a fact: at any time, Jesus could have called on the host of heaven’s army and they would have been annihilated. The people didn’t take Jesus’ life, he laid it down for us.
Lord, we care so grateful for your faithful love to us. Jesus, thank you for laying down your life for us.
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