Exodus 32:26 Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who is on the Lord's side? let him come unto me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him. 29 For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves today to the Lord, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother
What followed next was a turning point for many of the people, for there were those who saw their guilt and repented, but there were others who remained defiant, and therefore, the Levites were bidden by God to execute justice impartially, without fear and without favor, even if it came very close to home. This was obviously something very difficult for them to do but there comes a time when our relationship with friends and families would have to take a back-seat to serving God.
That word “Consecrate” as used in verse 29 raises a lot of serious questions as it pertains to the extent a person is expected to go in demonstrating loyalty to Christ, especially in cases where a definite stand for the right is required. [1] Would Aaron be protected by God if he had braved the consequences and refused to budge on that ungodly request made by the masses?
[2] Does God guaranty protection to those who are called to defend the truth in volatile situations? [3] Is our allegiance to God to be based on a guaranty of protection, or is it to be based on love and obedience, regardless of whatsoever the cost may be? [4] How would the Levites be viewed from that time forward by the rest of the congregation?
Matthew 10:37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. “God bless!