When God chose Aaron and his sons as priests, He gave them specific instructions about the way they should offer sacrifices unto the Lord. Offering service is an act of worship, much like how Abraham used the word "worship" when he went to offer his son to the Lord. By worship, he meant sacrificing his son, giving what he loved most to God. Often, worship and sacrifice go hand in hand. While worshipping, God saved Isaac when He saw the heart of Abraham and his love for Him.
However, the fire devoured Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, when they offered a sacrifice to God. God had anointed them to do that work and checked their hearts while they were doing it. They acted negligently by adding fire in their own way. Leviticus 10 Verse 2 says fire blazed forth from the Lord's presence and burned them up. God explained the reason for the death of Aaron's sons through Moses. Moses said to Aaron, This is what the LORD spoke, saying: 'By those who come near Me I must be regarded as holy; And before all the people I must be glorified.'
We are also worshipping the Lord and offering praise to Him. Is the element of sacrifice present in our offering? Are we able to sacrifice anything that is trying to take the top place in our lives, the place where God should be? God sees our hearts and examines us. May we be careful when we worship God. May we sacrifice what we ought to in His presence. Let us not add fire in our own way. When we come close to the Lord, may He be honored.
Dear God, may we never act with negligence when we worship You. May we sacrifice what needs to be sacrificed for Your glory. May our praise, prayers, and lives be acceptable in Your eyes. Open our eyes to see Your holiness and walk accordingly before You. May we not behave in foolish ways. Give us wisdom to honor You in all we do. May they be acts of worship unto You. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
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