Remain Under

Remain Under Your Covering

In Exodus 32 the children of God cast off all restraints and indulged in complete revelry. They not only cast off their gold rings to make a golden calf "god", but also cast off the leadership of Moses, the man of God who was their covering.  

The meaning of perseverance is much like  endurance in the original language: hypo(under), mi no' (abide) - abide under, remain under.  Moses was to remain under the covering of God. The people were to remain under the covering of their leader Moses.  Moses at the time of their rebellion against all authority; was on the mountain receiving the Ten Commandments from God Almighty!

They chose to come out from under the covering of their authority, casting off all restraints! Their very place of holiness, health, harmony and help. 

We are no different today. Even on this side of Calvary, we somehow think casting off all restraints in the name of "freedom" is a good thing.  In our pride and arrogance we think we are "free" but we are truly "slaves" to our flesh, opposing the spirit.  

God puts us in places where we are called to remain under so we will live holy, healthy, harmonious and helpful lives.  

What authorities or restraints has God placed in your life that you are wanting to CAST OFF? Could it be Christ or the Word of God?  The authority of those over you?  Maybe a husband, wife, friend, boss, parent or  teacher?  Is it possible that you are casting off the authorities and people God has graciously placed in your life to help keep you accountable and living a life above reproach so you will have influence and impact for His glory?

Before you cast off your "restraints" better ask yourself this question: Am I willing to endure the consequences that will not only affect me but those who are under my influence by casting off what God means for my good and His glory?