If any of you are like me, you tend to get bogged down in the books of Exodus and Leviticus. Yes, there are some powerful stories of God's deliverance. Yes, there are beautiful examples of God's power and love. Yes, these are the books that outline the laws of God,...
Last week, in Wilderness Instructions, Part 1, we saw that God is still in the "temple-building" business, and even though the "temples" He now would have us build are spiritual, not physical in nature, the instructions He gave to Moses are still valid instructions...
Last week, in Wilderness instructions, Part 2, we learned that in order for God to take up dwelling in each of our hearts, we must be willing to give Him the things that are precious to us, the things we hide behind, the things that "spice up" our lives, etc. He must...
Last week, in Wilderness Instruction, Part 3, we saw that our hearts, the Temple of the Holy Spirit, need to be fashioned after the heart of Jesus Christ. Only then can we truly experience God to the fullest. But just how do we fashion our hearts after the heart of...
Last week, in Wilderness Instructions, Part 4, we learned by looking at the instructions given for the construction of the Ark of the Covenant that God wants us to understand that our ultimate rest and salvation is His first priority. He wants us to be assured that...
Last week, in Wilderness Instructions, Part 5, we learned that the symbols of the Ark of the Covenant and the Mercy Seat are to be a constant reminder to us that God resides in our Heart-Temples, that He is there for us, that He longs to guide us and direct us, that...
Last week, in Wilderness Instructions, Part 6, we learned that the table of acacia wood, with its showbread drizzled with Frankincense, serves as an important reminder to us today of God's provision, sustenance, hospitality, and His ability to guide us towards purity...
Last week, in Wilderness Instructions, Part 7, we are reminded from taking a close look at the golden lampstand of our need for God’s Spirit to illuminate the rest for us, so we can see the proof of God’s presence, His power in our lives, His provision, and His...
Last week, in Wilderness Instructions, Part 8, Thus, the wilderness instructions regarding the obtaining of the oil to keep the lamps perpetually burning, reminds us that it is our responsibility to have enough oil to keep our spiritual lamps burning. We must have...
Last week, in Wilderness Instructions, Part 9, we learned that the Altar of Burnt Incense reminds us that Jesus, now seated at the right hand of God, is constantly engaging God on behalf of His children. He is presenting our petitions and our worship to His father in...