106 “My glittering sword…”
Deuteronomy 32:41
This phrase is part of the song of Moses as He relates the ways of the Lord to the people of God. It speaks to us of God’s sword of majestic justice that he will surely wield for the benefit of His people and the judgement of all who deviate from his commands.
The Lord is holy in all His ways and will never tolerate evil or the slightest sin in His presence. He has provided a way of escape for the sinner to be able to stand before Him in righteousness and joy, through the death of Christ and the restitution He has accomplished for us.
The glittering and flashing sword of the justice of God fell on Christ the Son so that we might never have to suffer the punishment for our sin. The beauty of this plan of salvation is ever before us and we rejoice daily in its truth and security.
We should glory in the justice of God for it is what makes Him great and glorious. The closer we are to our Lord and God, the more we appreciate that glittering glory and the holiness that surrounds the throne of God. Those who are far away from God resent that perfect justice and carp and quibble about its fairness. God cannot tolerate or ignore sin and it must all be paid for. We end up paying for it ourselves if we will not bow our stubborn will to the salvation of God.
God is wholly righteous and we are not. We give Him all the praise for who He is and what He has done. It is indeed great and glorious and we should be careful to obey.
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