The resonance on Holiness is deep. I have recently come to the understanding that the sacrificial system of the old testament was not so much for sin management, but more for enabling holiness. Something had to die to atone for the sin, so we could be close to God. In my own studies, I am seeing the cost of approaching the most holy place without consecration. The sons of Aaron were smitten with fire for “playing” with the incense. Uzzah was struck dead for touching the ark when it seemed it might fall off the ox cart (2 Samuel 6:5-7). When the glory of GOD fell on the tabernacle and the temple, the servants had to leave. Uzziah the king of Judah was stricken with leprosy for doing the work of a priest (Chronicles 26:16–21). Ananias and Sapphira were struck dead for lying to the Holy Spirit (Acts 5).
In this day, Father is calling us closer, but we must consider, do we have clean hands? Do we have pure hearts? If we are to carry the Glory of God as His child, then we need to have our vessels prepared!
Walk carefully, for the days are evil!
