Strong Tower
A daily scripture exposition.
Monday, May 5, 2025
Leviticus 26:26 NLT
“I will destroy your food supply, so that ten women will need only one oven to bake bread for their families. They will ration your food by weight, and though you have food to eat, you will not be satisfied.”
Disobedience disrupts food supply
You and I deeply love God to embody goodness in every aspect of His being. Indeed, He is unfailingly good. Yet, it is essential to understand that His goodness does not equate to indulging His people in their shortcomings; instead, it involves a committed use of discipline, often depicted metaphorically as “the rod.” This rod serves a crucial purpose: to cultivate righteousness and instigate positive change in the lives of His followers. Thus, when God pronounces judgment or expresses intentions of destruction, it should not be perceived as unusual or harsh. Instead, it highlights His unwavering resolve to bring transformation within His people.
While we cherish the image of the Lord as a builder, today’s scripture offers a sobering reminder of His capacity to destroy when necessary. It is imperative to note that the Lord is not speaking of annihilating Israel’s enemies but rather focusing His judgment on Israel itself. The emphasis is significant—God is not actively executing this punishment at the moment; rather, He forewarns His people about the consequences of their actions, allowing them the opportunity for repentance and change.
One of the critical lessons we can draw from this scripture is the importance of self-reflection in times of adversity. Our immediate instinct when faced with undesirable circumstances is often to attribute them to the actions of malevolent individuals or the devil’s influence. However, today’s passage encourages us to turn that scrutiny inward. We must ask ourselves whether our actions and choices have contributed to our struggles, recognizing that God, in His sovereignty, may very well be using these situations to prompt us toward introspection and spiritual growth. By understanding that our challenges could stem from within, we must allow ourselves to be open to God’s corrections and His grace.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, please help me to remain steadfast in my obedience to Your teachings so that my actions do not disrupt the blessings You provide. I understand the importance of living a life that aligns with Your will, and I seek Your support in ensuring that my choices reflect my gratitude for the provisions You have bestowed upon me. In Jesus’s name, Amen.
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