In Exodus 32 the children of God cast off all restraints and indulged in complete revelry. They not only cast off their gold rings to make a golden calf "god", but also cast off the leadership of Moses, the man of God.
Jane shared with us the meaning of perseverance which means the same thing as endurance in the original language: hypo(under), mi no' (abide) - abide under, remain under.
Moses was to remain under the covering of God. The people were to remain under the covering of their leader Moses, who at the time of their rebellion against all authority was on the mountain receiving the Ten Commandments from God Almighty!
They chose to come out from under the covering of their authority, casting off all restraints! Their very place of holiness, health, harmony and help. We are no different today. Even on this side of Calvary, we somehow think casting off all restraints in the name of "freedom" is a good thing. It is just the opposite. God puts us in places where we are called to remain under so we will live holy, healthy, harmonious and helpful lives.
What authorities or restraints has God placed in your life that you are wanting to CAST OFF? Could it be Christ, the Word of God, husband, boss, parents, teachers, healthy eating and exercise?
Before you cast off your "restraints" better ask yourself this question: Am I willing to endure the consequences that will not only affect me but the next generation by casting off what God means for my good and His glory?
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