Separated from Mixture
Nehemiah 13:3 Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
This devotional today speaks of a separation that was immediately done – not from just the evil, but from the mixture. God desires purity and we can only obtain purity in Christ – nowhere else. Everything else is a mixture of culture, tradition, good ideas and some religion. Christ is the living word. Christ is our example. Christ is our peace … Christ is our all in all … our everything. We cleave to Christ – His words of forgiveness will comfort the broken sinner. His truths are eternal and do not change with context. His healing is awesome – raising even the dead and stinking.
There is a difference between Christ and mixtures. Men are often found to be full of mixed emotions, conflicting emotions and we cannot be sure of their singleness to put our trust in them. Most advise from men is all about self-preservation …the wisdom of men, often called emotional intelligence will get men very far, but will fail when it matters the most – when you need a supernatural sustenance …the mixture fails.
When we cleave to Christ, we find we have come apart from so many things. It becomes evident that we are chosen and different – we stand out, and in many situations considered aloof …but we radiate a love of God that enables the exchange of our feeble selfish gestures for being a truly living sacrifice controlled by God.
Today is a good day to ponder afresh. Have I been separated from the mixed multitude or do I find my comfort in their assemblies? Ask God to separate you to Himself … today.
Deuteronomy 10:8 At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day.
The separated life may not be fun. It comes with responsibilities but there is much grace.
Verses for further meditation
Romans 1:1; Galatians 1:15
Thoughts for Business and the work place
There is a price to be God’s leader – it entails a separation to Him
Suggestions for Prayer
Lord, let me be separated fully to you. Amen
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