“The Noise Of War”
Sunday, January 28, 2024Key Verse
“And when Joshua heard the noise of the people as they shouted, he said unto Moses, There is a noise of war in the camp.” Exodus 32:17
Text — Exodus 32:11-19
Message
The children of Israel were waiting for Moses who went to mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments from the Lord. While waiting, they asked Aaron to make a golden image for them to worship because they were not sure if Moses would return from the mount. Moses and Joshua not knowing what was going on in the camp, heard the noise of the people and Joshua said unto Moses, “There is a noise of war in the camp.” The noise of war here represents disobedience and departure from God’s righteous standard. It was a show of shame on the part of Aaron their leader and the whole nation of Israel.
It is often said that actions have consequences. The action of the children of Israel led to their destruction. They forsook God and served idols because their leader Moses was not around. The lesson here for you is that don’t forsake God even when your parents or teachers are not there to correct you. Know that God is watching you and you will give account of your actions to Him someday. Fear God and obey His word.
Further Reading
Exodus 32:20-26
Prayer for today
Help me Lord, never to forsake You no matter the circumstance.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
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