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The Dangers of Familiarity with God’s Sacred Things: What Can We Learn from Uzzah?
“Reverence is the reaction of a soul in awe of its Creator.” – A.W. Tozer
Have you ever wondered why God’s presence seems distant in many churches or even in our personal lives? Could it be that we’ve become too casual with the things of God? Let me share a story with you—a story about Uzzah, a man whose mistake teaches us the importance of honoring what is sacred.
Let’s dive into this together.
Who Was Uzzah, and Why Did He Die?
Do you remember Uzzah’s story in the Bible (2 Samuel 6:6-7)? He was the man who reached out to steady the Ark of God when the oxen stumbled. At first glance, it seems like a good deed. After all, he was trying to stop the Ark from falling. But instead of being praised, Uzzah was struck dead on the spot.
Why such a harsh reaction? Wasn’t he just trying to help?
