Strong Tower

A daily scripture exposition.

Friday, May 9, 2025

Leviticus 26:31 NLT
“I will make your cities desolate and destroy your places of pagan worship. I will take no pleasure in your offerings that should be a pleasing aroma to me.”
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Why would God lose interest?
No nation possesses comprehensive procedures, policies, bylaws, or rules to address every unforeseen circumstance it may face. Consequently, in many instances, our approaches to governance and social conduct tend to be reactionary, designed to respond to issues as they arise. However, this is not the case with God, who, as portrayed in the Scriptures, proclaims the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10).

In Leviticus 26, the directives outlined serve a proactive purpose, forewarning the people of Israel about the dire consequences of embracing idolatry. The chapter elucidates that if the Israelites engage in the worship of false gods, God will not merely allow their circumstances to deteriorate; He will actively intervene, demonstrating through events that there is no refuge from His wrath. This response will include the destruction of their places of pagan worship, underscoring His intolerable stance against idolatry.

Another message is that people will
still bring offerings to the Lord despite their disobedience. The verse emphasizing that God will take no pleasure in these sacrifices—sacrifices that should otherwise be a pleasing aroma to Him—carries profound implications. It reinforces the biblical truth that the sacrifices of a wicked are an abomination to God (Proverbs 15:8). This highlights a critical understanding: the acceptance of any sacrifice hinges on the moral and offering state of the individual making the offering.

Prayer
Heavenly Father, I come before You in humility, asking for Your forgiveness for every action and thought that undermines the sacrifices of praise I offer through Christ Jesus. May my heart be aligned with Yours, and my offerings find favour in Your sight. Amen.

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