For instance, God walked and talked with Adam and Eve. During their close relationship with Him, He gave them specific instructions (Genesis 2:15-17; 3:2-3). Yet they chose to disobey and then attempted to hide themselves from Him (Genesis 3:8-10).
Or, how about in the time with Moses and the people of ancient Israel? "So the LORD spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend" (Exodus 33:11). God attempted to establish a similarly direct relationship with the Israelites. Moses recorded what happened. "The LORD talked with you face to face on the mountain from the midst of the fire. I stood between the LORD and you at that time, to declare to you the word of the LORD; for you were afraid because of the fire, and you did not go up the mountain" (Deuteronomy 5:4-5).
But they begged for more distance. They didn't even want to hear His voice. They trembled at God's power. Did they keep to following His commands? No. Nor do you who denies His power.
2006-11-29
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