This phrase appears 3 times in the Bible.   All of them in connection with  the 10 commandments and the golden calf.

Moses had been on the mountain 40 days and nights….the people had turned aside quickly out of the way.

Jesus has been at the right hand of the Father for 2000 years.    The church has turned aside quickly out of the way. 

Why do I say that?  Because the church is all  rituals, regulations and doctines,  All designed to keep us in line.  It’s back to the law because it is easier to enforce, than to trust the Spirit to teach,  comfort and draw us closer to the King.

Jesus is proclaimed but profaned.  We are believers that do not believe.  We preach but do not teach the whole counsel of God.  When the Word contradicts our beliefs we reject the truth of the Word.

What we don’t believe :

       ■      true oneness with God
We have accepted Jesus as Savior and we sometimes allow Him to be  Lord.  We may read devotionals, pray;  work at charity, feed the hungry, clothe the poor;  but have we learned to please the Lord?

Revelation 4:11 tells us “we were created for Gods pleasure.” 

Psalm 147:11
King James Version (KJV)
“The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.”

Do we truly fear the Lord?  Do we work out our salvation daily?  I  know I hope in His mercy but do I live in the reverential fear of the Lord. 

Here are two translations of my favorite verses…..note the meaning of fear.

Malachi 2:5-6
King James Version (KJV)
“My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him for the fear wherewith he feared me, and was afraid before my name.  The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity.”

Malachi 2:5-6
Names of God Bible (NOG)
 “I promised Levi life and peace. I gave them to him so that he would respect me. He respected me and stood in awe of my name.  The teaching that came from his mouth was true. Nothing unjust was found on his lips. He lived with me in peace and honesty and turned many people away from sin.”

Levi walked, (lived) with the Lord, taught the truth of Gods Word, did not sin with his lips,   He lived in the peace that passes understanding,  was honest in his love of the Lord and that turned many away from sin as people learned of Gods  mercy and grace by seeing and knowing him. 

Levi is the only man in the Word that the LORD said:  He walked with ME.   To me Levi is someone we should emulate.

Psalm 149:4
King James Version (KJV)
“For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.”

Haggai 1:8
King James Version (KJV)
“Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and build the house; and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith the Lord.”

He desires we build a true Church, not a building or Denomination.  We the body of Christ, the Christian people are the Church.  We should join in fellowship with other believers.  Not deny the truths they have found.

Learn from those who see the results of prayer,  praise and worship.  Throw out the regulations and rituals that are a form of Godliness but deny the power of a risen Savior.

Open our hearts to the work of the Holy Spirit to cleanse us, renew our minds by the Word of God which builds our faith and walk with Jesus.

If I  never learn to Worship in Spirit and truth I will never live in His courtyard. (Psalm 65:4)  I must learn to listen, to hear the heart of God.  To receive the blessings of obedient service.

If we believe in Salvation,  why do we leave the Gifts of the Spirit on the shelf?   “These signs shall follow them that believe. “    Are you a believer?   Turn around, see any signs?  No?  What is wrong with our belief system?

Rituals, regulations and doctines,  this is the death of the Spirit.  Jesus lived and walked in the moment,  touching and teaching all He encountered. 

In Acts 2:46-47 “and they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,  Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.”

Do you think they agreed on everything?  Of course not.  They agreed on the Spiritual, and let others have their preference  on the color of the carpet and other meaningless earthy  things.

Let the Spirit guide you, teach you and love you.  Know the Word of truth,   so you can recognize the lie.  Try the spirits , whether they be of God.  Walk with Jesus.

Lord, help us to know, learn and live in the shadow of your love, may the Holy Spirit have free reign in our lifes.  May people see You in those who love You and turn away from sin.

 

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