The Symbolism of the Law and God’s People

The Symbolism of the Law

“Stiff-necked is My nation Israel; 

Rebellious is My son!

How can I, a jealous Father,

See such evil idolatry done?

I Am their Jehovah-Jireh!

I bless with more than daily need.

Adulterers! Abandoning My Shelter;

Nurturing evil within thine seed.

Moses, lead them no further.

Stand aside! – I’ll strike them down…”

“No, our God! Thine is Deliverance!

They the jewels within Thy crown!

What will the other nations say

If Thee destroy Thy Chosen Ones?

Will they not regard and scorn Thee

But as faithless to Thy sons?”

“Yes, My servant, thou art right.

One more chance I will bestow.

Tell the righteous to separate

From the idolaters sinning below.

“My Son, he hears voices arise;

Perceiving they are not battle cries,

His anger’s kindled, as was Mine:

The people have fashioned a god –

A god of gold – that does not live

Nor lead by cloud, fire or rod.

With My Fingers I carved in stone

Ten Laws that glorify My throne.

Moses bore them down mountainside

To a people who worship works of pride.

Ah! – They drink and dance and sing

Hear them shout – behold, they laugh,

Sacrifice; love; rejoice around

Their dumb and helpless Golden Calf!

Moses hurls My Law in stone;

Behold them broken at My Feet.

Seizing the Calf, He designs its end,

Whilst Israel watches in grave defeat!

In fire it burns to element.

Then to powder tis finely crushed.

Last, he casts it on the water;

To drink it, Israel is pushed.

My Son, He calls the Righteous few,

And Levi, alone, gathers ‘round.”

“My brothers, each take up thy sword;

Strike thy neighbor to the ground!”

“Thousands perish for the sin;

Plagues the rest torment!

Yet, again I’ll mercifully carve

My Ten Laws as covenant.”

The Symbolism of God’s People

“Moses, I promised Mine Own a land,

And none is sorrier than I,

That those above youth must be banned;

In Wilderness wilt die.

They moan and groan; I give and give!

Heavenly manna and meat supply.

Still, they curse and doubt My Name;

Wish to re-live Slavery’s cry.

I lead them out – indeed, provide,

Though I test by miracle and law.

Yet they yearn for Egypt’s land

To serve with brick and straw.

They want the gods they left behind!

Of what importance are they?

I alone rescued Israel

And loved her all the way.

When did a battle Israel fight

Bring them into disarray?

When did a garment unravel;

When a sandal-sole decay?

I promised – they do not grow weary;

In desert, they do not faint.

Yet daily I’m burdened with curses,

And hourly presented a complaint.

“Israel, I could say thee’s finished!

Restart with another country.

But I always end what I endeavor,

And Calvary overshadows thee.”

“For this rebellion I will die.

For Israel and who succeed.

In this remnant, be remembered.

For them, Father, do I plead.”

“Yes, My Son, this will be:

Israel shall return to Me.

Again, I grant My famed Mercy –

Have courage! – I hereby agree.”