When Touching the Basket Meant Death

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been studying the books of the Old Testament. And one thing keeps jumping at me — the level of grace we as believers under the New Covenant enjoy today.

Grace freely brought to us through Jesus Christ.

Just recently, we got a new offering basket for the fellowship. While washing it in readiness for Bible Study this evening (it had gathered some dust and stains from the store), my mind drifted back to those Old Testament times — when everything used in God’s temple had to be handled in a very specific way and only by certain people.

In those days, if you weren’t a descendant of Aaron or a Levite, you had no right to touch anything connected to the temple. And it wasn’t just a rule — it was a matter of life and death!

I remember Uzzah, who died instantly for touching the ark of the covenant when it was about to fall (2 Samuel 6:6–7). He was trying to help, yet he died for it.

But here I was — washing the fellowship’s offering basket with ordinary kitchen soap and sponge! And I’m still alive! This is grace — the grace Jesus brought us.

Which brings me to this truth:

“Whoever does not believe in the Son stands condemned already.”
(John 3:18)


Without Jesus, none of us would survive God’s holiness. In the Old Testament, one small misstep could mean instant judgment. But Jesus came, shed His blood, and opened the door to the throne of grace, where we can now obtain mercy (Hebrews 4:16).

Even more, He made us kings and priests (1 Peter 2:9). We’ve been bought with a price and given full access to the Father. Now, we are not only free to enter God’s temple — we are the temple in which God dwells (1 Corinthians 6:19).

All this because of the Man of Galilee. Oh, how I love Him❤️.

Friend, if you don’t have Him as your Lord and Savior, you are missing the greatest gift ever given. You can receive Him today. Say this short prayer from your heart:

Lord Jesus, I believe You are the Son of God. 

Thank You for dying for my sins and rising again for my salvation.  

I confess You as my Lord and Savior today.

Come into my heart, make me new, and help me live for You.

Amen.

Welcome to the family of God. ❤️


Did this reflection speak to you? Share it with someone who needs to be reminded of God’s grace today, and let’s spread the good news together.


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  1. We are indeed enjoying a level of grace. May God help us not to abuse it.

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