It is so easy to read through Leviticus and get overwhelmed by all the details. The Israelites were required to go through so many tedious steps to be forgiven of their sin. All the various offerings, animals, procedures makes my head spin. I imagine that, eventually, some people would get caught up in the procedures and forget about the One who was forgiving their sin. They might focus solely on the religion and not on the Redeemer.

Thankfully, we have a more simple way of finding forgiveness. Now, “simple” is not the best word to describe what Christ did on the cross. It was far from simple. But, the reason that I use that word is that there is not a long, confusing, detailed list to follow to ask for forgiveness. All we have to do is recognize that we did something to grieve God and ask Him to forgive that grievance. Then, can you believe it, the slate is wiped clean. God keeps no record!

So, if it were that “simple” why doesn’t everyone do it? One thing that comes to mind is pride; good ol’ fashion pride. When we won’t fess up to our wrong doings, this is called P. R. I. D. E. Or, when we just think we are perfect and can do no wrong. This is called PRIDE. Oh, how it sneaks in before we even know its there. Then, it creates this huge gap between us and the Lord. Not cool.

Take heed to this warning out of Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.

Save yourself the trouble… If the LORD is telling you that you have some business to take care of with Him, don’t let that pride stand in the way. God doesn’t let that kind of behavior last long for those who are His children. Sooner or later, He wants us to learn our lesson, some how some way. God, the Father, wants the best for us. And, just like our loving earthly fathers, He sometimes doles out tough love.

Jesus committed the most un-simple act so that we take the simple path to forgiveness, to abundant life on this earth, and eternal life with Him in heaven.