“Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Again, you shall say to the children of Israel: Whoever of the children of Israel, or of the strangers who dwell in Israel, who gives any of his descendants to Molech, he shall surely be put to death. The people of the land shall stone him with stones. 3 I will set My face against that man, and will cut him off from his people, because he has given some of his descendants to Molech, to defile My sanctuary and profane My holy name. 4 And if the people of the land should in any way hide their eyes from the man, when he gives some of his descendants to Molech, and they do not kill him, 5 then I will set My face against that man and against his family; and I will cut him off from his people, and all who prostitute themselves with him to commit harlotry with Molech. 6 ‘And the person who turns to mediums and familiar spirits, to prostitute himself with them, I will set My face against that person and cut him off from his people. 7 Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am the Lord Your God. 8 And you shall keep My statutes, and perform them: I am the Lord who sanctifies you.” Leviticus 20:1-8 NKJV
Lord and Father,
It would be easy to skip over the passages we think that are not relevant to us or not as apt for today. But then the enemy is subtle, wily and disguises himself as good. You do not mince Your words here and we may think that it sounds very final. But there were no prisons, and they were either a community under Covenant to You, a God who delivered them or they were on their own. You God wanted the very best for them.
Our society, no longer believes that it is good to sacrifice their children to appease a god, although we still hear of those who are cruel and kill them. But it surprises me when I hear of quite sensible people putting their faith in crystals or horoscopes or cards. And they need take no responsibility for their behaviour. They can accept the bits they want to hear. These are offensive to You.
With You Lord God we have boundaries for our own good. We need to know what You have said no to for our benefit. We should have learned that lesson in the garden with one simple piece of fruit that did indeed look good but was forbidden. Keep on reminding us of what not to do, not to get involved with and warn us of the consequences. Lest we be deceived.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Thursday 5th February 2026
I love You, Lord
Oh, Your mercy never failed me
And all my days, I’ve been held in Your hands
From the moment that I wake up
Until I lay my head
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God
All my life You have been faithful
All my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God
I love Your voice
You have led me through the fire
In darkest night You are close like no other
I’ve known You as a Father
I’ve known You as a Friend
Oh, I have lived in the goodness of God,
Chorus
Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me
Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me
With my life laid down, I’m surrendered now
I give You everything
Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me
Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me
Your goodness is running after, it’s running after me
With my life laid down, I’m surrendered now
I give You everything
Your goodness is running, it keeps running after me
Chorus twice
Songwriters: Jason David Ingram / Brian Johnson / Edmond Martin Cash / Benjamin David Fielding / Jenn Johnson