Very sad. Very sad indeed. Eli's sons are greedy. They do not respect the LORD. They do not honor him. The LORD passes judgment upon them and it is not going to be good. Very sad indeed! Now, we might say that this is no less than they deserve. But, this morning I am thinking of all the sons and daughters of this world today. Do they honor the LORD? Will they be blessed or will they not?
Having the privilege (only bestowed upon us by the blood of Christ) of serving God is the greatest blessing that we could ever want. Having the privilege to abide in His presence, to eat at His table, what more is there?
Tomorrow is "Fat Tuesday." It never fails to amaze me how many paczkis are sold on Fat Tuesday. A whole lot of people indulge on Fat Tuesday by running to the bakery to fill up on these fatted and tasty treats. But, what about Ash Wednesday? Some I've talked to in the past didn't even know what Ash Wednesday was - but - they sure enough knew about indulging on Fat Tuesday!
What about Ash Wednesday? Will they show up for a simple soup (broth?) supper on Ash Wednesday? Will they remember that they are nothing but dust and to dust they shall return? Will they remember who it is that gives life and takes it? On Ash Wednesday, will they be eating and drinking of the body and blood that was shed for them? Maybe the body and blood of our Saviour isn't tasty enough - isn't filling enough? Or maybe it is that some are just greedy and have no real clue how satisfying Jesus really is? That is sad. It is sad that Jesus call us to His Table and we say no - but - rather run to the bakery for the fat donut. Very sad indeed that anyone should not know the blessings -the free blessings - given to us by our LORD.
Eli is about to lose his sons because they were greedy and wanted the best, the fat. How very sad, indeed!
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