2 Corinthians 3:18 And we all, who with unveiled faces reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
So great was God's glory that entrance behind the veil for the masses had to be withheld
The light of the glory of His presence shines two ways: it sheds light on the knowledge of God Fod so that we can learn to see Him more clearly, but it also sheds light on us so that we can see our own sin more clearly. Remember, the closer you approach the Light, the brighter it shines on you. This is the marvelous two-edged sword of intimacy. We see Him more clearly . and we see ourselves more clearly. It is the perfect safeguard against pride.
Intimacy with God shows!
Day 2: A Room with a View
We had to draw again! (I am regretting now never taking an art course in High School/College) So here is another nicer drawing of the Tabernacle.
Every piece of information we need to know about God is contained in this one small book.
You see, ours is a God of few words.
When you consider His Word from this perspective, you come to realize that every one of the 66 books He inspired as a part of the whole is vital. The Old Testament continually points forward to Jesus' life.The New Testament Letters point back to His life on earth and forward to His life to come.
The walls that witnessed the ark of the covenant from four different angles draw a wonderful representation of the Gospels, which witnessed Jesus' life from four different angles . Nothing in scripture is accidental or coincidental.
No Matter how deep I sink into a pit o f despair, His hand can extend that much deeper to lift me out . No matter what heights this human experience can boast, God's ways are higher. Everyday I spend with Him, I am lifted out of insignificance to ascend and take my place in God's high calling in Christ Jesus.
Day 3: The Ark of the Testimony
When God ascribes a name to anyone or anything, He expresses something specific about the recipients' character, nature, and destiny.
And because God approached us with His will for this bible study, He is obligated to use it as a tool through which we can approach Him. Our approach is always based on His approach. And His approach is is always for the expressed purpose of our approach.
Read Psalm 103 out loud, as a praise to the Lord.
verse 8. The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in Love.
Day 4: God on the Move
The Ark was formed in three layers: gold on the outside, wood in the center, and gold on the inside. The gold on the outside represented God the Father. The wood in the center represented the One who became incorruptible humanity and thus the center of our salvation: God the Son. The gold on the inside could represent only the Holy Spirit.
Christ in you, the hope of glory. (Colossians 1:27)
David sought the Word of the Lord! When all else fails, read the instructions. Better yet, before all else fails, read the instructions! How many mistakes I have made in noble endeavors by moving on impulse rather than according to God's Word.
The Tabernacle had to be a tent because Go chose to be on the move with His people.
No matter where the Israelites went, the poles bore constant witness that God would be their traveling companion, continually testifying : "God with us! Emmanuel!"
Isaiah 30:21Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.
Listen Carefully, God often whispers!
Day 5: The Meeting Place
"There above the cover between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the Testimony, I will meet with you." (Exodus 25:22 Many scholars believe that the mercy seat and the two cherubim represent the Trinity. (HMM!)
Had there been no plan for death, there would have been no possibility for mercy. How fitting that both the first and last objects in the tabernacle pointed to access by death. Whether in God's approach to persons or in our approach to God, there is no approach at all without death--the death of "the Lamb that was slain from the creation of the world. (Revelation 13:8)
John 20:10-13 Tells us that two angels were present in the tomb after Christ's death. One at the head and one at the foot. Can you imagine the divine appointment as God called out the names of two of HIs cherubim and beckoned them before the throne, then sent them to earth to guard the most precious body that ever lived.
Ladies I hope this is blessing you as much as it is me!
Have a Beautiful Day!
Christina
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