Camis G Ware

Imitating

Leviticus 19:1 ‘Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy.’ The ultimate sign of adoration and admiration is to take on the characteristics of the ones we look up to. We find ourselves mimicking older siblings when we are very young. A common complaint of the older child is “Mum, she’s copying me!”Continue reading “Imitating”

Dishonour

Leviticus 18:22 I am not sure why I highlighted this verse specifically. Probably because of it’s relevance to the current and controversil topic of homsexuality. I do find it interesting that this instruction is one of the last in a list of nineteen specific instructions about sex. I think the majority of people would mostlyContinue reading “Dishonour”

Holiness is Hard Work

Leviticus 11:44-45 If you have started to read the Bible cover to cover, you will probably have flown through the stories of Genesis and Exodus. When we get to Leviticus, however, I find it hard going and difficult to read and comprehend. It is filled with do’s and don’t and gets very specific about whatContinue reading “Holiness is Hard Work”

Take a Break

Exodus 34:21 In our busy world, rest can be seen as lazy, unproductive and weak. This is especially so when the to-do list never ends, profits are at stake and business success is dependent on everyone giving 130%. To ensure that we have the capacity to perform our daily tasks, we load up with coffeeContinue reading “Take a Break”

Wicked

Exodus 34:9b The word and concept of “wicked” has flipped. Now, it is often used as an exclamation to describe something or some achievement as being good, enjoyable, or extraordinary. When Moses begged God to forgive Israel’s wickedness, he was referring to the things they were doing that, while possibly enjoyable, were rebellious and insultingContinue reading “Wicked”

How much?

Exodus 34:6,7 “The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yes he does not let the guilty go unpunished;” On Easter, and every other day, Christians celebrate the act of God that demonstrated the sincerity ofContinue reading “How much?”

Do you want it?

Exodus 33:19 “I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy. I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.” God can do whatever He wants, when He wants and how He wants. Fortunately, He is good. He doesn’t torment, He doesn’t mess with humanity, He doesn’t accept bribes and He is consistent,Continue reading “Do you want it?”

Peer Pressure

Exodus 23:2 ‘Do not follow the crowd in doing wrong’ Peer pressure is not a new thing; it has been around since the beginning of time. Our natural instinct is to take the easy option, to fit in, to feel accepted, to avoid rejection and to avoid danger. So when it comes to standing againstContinue reading “Peer Pressure”

How could He?

Exodus 21:13 ‘but if God lets it happen’ I find it surprising and disturbing that we read God would let someone die after an accident. Not only that, the person who was responsible, although unintentionally, would get protection. The fact that God lets anything bad happen seems contrary to His reputation of being good. ThereContinue reading “How could He?”

All the Honour

Exodus 20:24 “Wherever I cause my name to be honoured, I will come to you and bless you.” God has come to us, through Jesus and then the Holy Spirit. He has blessed us with salvation, life, provision and many other things. In other words He has reversed this statement. I wonder how often weContinue reading “All the Honour”