What a chapter! This takes place 3 months into their journey from Egypt and their approach to the Desert of Sinai. They were camped at the foot of the mountain when the Lord felt that the time was right for them to take the next step in their relationship. The Moses/Lord encounter was to emphasize the importance of obediance and blessing for the Israelites and when told of it, they were willing to comply. v 8 - we will do EVERYTHING the Lord has said. So with Moses relaying that to the Lord, the next step is underway. The Lord gave them 3 days to prepare and clean themselves before a holy God. Since the Lord would be coming to them on the Mount, the mountain was untouchable due to the holiness of God. They were instructed not even to touch the mountain since they would be put to death (including animals). Only after the trump sounded would they be permitted to go. The Lord would come as a thick dark cloud as the mount was covered with smoke as the Lord descended on fire. The Lord went to the top of the mountain and Moses followed. The Lord knew that the people would be curious and thus sent Moses down to warn them again not to come up the mountain while the Lord was there (including priests who must be consecrated). The Lord at that time instructed Moses to bring Aaron to come with him.
Today will be a long day at work but hopefully the drive home will be relatively painless. The snow is slated to start overnight so at least that should be manageable. Lots of stuff planned for Sat and hopefully all can make it out for Sat night's CNY dinner.
Praise for today: From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people. Ps 3: 8
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