Lev. 10: 3 "Moses then said to Aaron, 'This is what the Lord spoke of when he said, "Among those who approach me I will show myself holy; in the sight of all the people I will be honored."' Aaron remained silent."
Aaron's sons Nadab and Abihu offered "unauthorized fire" before the Lord as an offering and God had them burned up as punishment. Moses quotes the Lord words to Aaron to explain and justify God's response yet Aaron remained silent.
Aaron, the one chosen to be the spokesman for Moses, who probably was never at a loss for words, here finds himself at a loss for words. Yeah he probably knew and understood God's rule, but he didn't want to hear it right now. He was left confused and speechless. His boys had just been burned up right in front of him. I imagine he was heartbroken, upset, sad, horrified, and depressed all at once. He simply had no words. The speech giver was left speechless. I can identify with this at times. Sometimes, it just seems there are no words and we just remain speechless. God help us during these times.
Dear Jesus, sometimes we don't have words. Give us your grace during these silent moments. Amen.
