Exodus 40
So once the tabernacle was completed, God's presence descend and fill it in the form of a cloud. I wonder why it was a cloud? There was also fire in the cloud at night. Pretty cool, huh? But then comes the important part...it was "in the sight of all the house of Israel during all their travels." It was important that the people saw the glory of the LORD, that they understood that he was present at the Tent of Meeting, and that anytime the cloud (aka the presence of the LORD) lifted, the Lord's people were supposed to get up and follow!
As a side note...I love this word consecrate. It pops up so many times in the old testament. God's chosen leaders are constantly urging the people to consecrate themselves, and any time they did, the Lord let his power and might flow unbridled throughout Israel, demolishing any of their foes. Psalm 28:8 The LORD is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one.
I often revel in this salvation, this consecration that we, as Christians, undergo as a result of the blood of Christ. Unfortunately, I am all too eager to identify myself as a sanctified priests, yet it is a tragedy that I am seldom willing to properly consecrate myself. My consecration lacks finality. I neglect my priestly duties because I...
Because I...
Most Holy and Righteous Father,
I'm sorry for the minutes...and the hours...and the days...and the years I've spent running from you. I hate the worldy things that I have so often turned to in an attempt to find satisfaction. Please give me the strength to pursue you with a heart that yearns to understand what surrender means. I long for a heart that has no room for earthly desires, but beats only to carry out your Will. Because when life is over that is all that really matters.
Thanks for listening.
-G
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