When God Whispers

As we are studying Psalms, we need to slow down and read them like our English Lit classes from school. The more time you spend meditating on them, the more God shows you. How do you approach your day? In a hurry trying to get tons of things done, or with the realization that keeping God first will make everything else fall into place?

We all think about caring for our physical heart trouble, but what can we do to take care of our "spiritual heart trouble"? Lean into God. If you don't know Jesus as your personal Savior, that is the first step.

The priests who served in the tabernacle were to be ordained and consecrated.  They were to be servants of God.  Do you feel you are called to serve God in a specific way? Again, we see that if they did not dress in a specific way when they came to minister at the tabernacle, especially their undergarments, they would die.  Do you think this sounds harsh?  Do you think it is more about obedience t...

What was the significance of the gold medallion engraved with “Holy To The Lord” over the priest’s forehead as he offered sacrifices to God? How can you always keep God in mind as you worship? There were bells sewn into the priest’s robe to announce his presence and movements as he served the Lord in the Most Holy Place.  Without these bells he could die.  Think about what it meant for him as a me...

What was the significance of the priests bearing the names of the sons of Israel in the breastpiece of judgment on their ephod? How can we carry the name of Jesus with us as we go about our day? What can you do today to worship God in a way that is pure worship and not just asking Him for what You need? Heavenly Father, help me realize that I carry Your name with me everywhere I go and those aroun...

Why do you think God appointed special priests? Why do you think was God so specific about how the clothing for the priests was made? God’s standards were high for the priests clothing they wore as they ministered to Him.  Do you think His standards have changed? Heavenly Father, when I read these verses and see the detail that went into the garments just like the detail that went into the taberna...

I wonder what the significance of using olive oil and as described here, “pure beaten olive oil”? Why did the lampstand burn continually? I wonder if they kept it burning when they moved from place to place and how they moved it? This wasn’t an easy task for sure that they would create, build, and then move all the furnishings as well as the tabernacle itself.  I think about moving from one house...

How do you spend your time? Who do you spend your time with? What are you teaching your children before they go out and face the world?

As we are seeing the instructions coming to an end on how to build the tabernacle there is a question that lingers in my mind that I truly don’t have the answer for, but I know there has to be a reason.  Why were the furnishings outside the curtain be made of bronze while those inside the curtain and the ark of the covenant are made of gold? I know God doesn’t do anything without reason.  I love t...

What was the purpose of the veil? The veil was to separate the people from God as He dwelt in the Most Holy Place. I just love that we are no longer separated from God. We have Jesus as our intercessor. The Holy Spirit dwells with us daily. God’s plan is perfect. His provision is complete, and we are beyond blessed. Thank God today for all that He does for you and all that He provides for us. Than...

Can you imagine the beauty of this temple and the furnishings? How much more beautiful will heaven be? They were limited to things of this earth, but heaven will be beyond what we can imagine because it will be made of things we haven’t yet seen.  I can’t wait to see His majesty and the home He has prepared for me. I believe His promise and I pray that you too will join me in heaven one day. If yo...

Look at the picture that is on this post and see what man has been able to create that looks like what the tabernacle must have looked like.  How beautiful!  Again, we see God’s provisions being made for His temple. He has not left any detail out of His plan. He plans our life with the same attention to detail. We, however, must wait patiently for His plan to unfold. Dear God, bless us with patien...

Again, God provides the directions for a lampstand that will be used in the temple. Every piece He had them create had a specific use and meaning.  He designed this lampstand with six branches and of course everything about each piece had a special significance.  God doesn’t do anything without purpose and meaning.  Our God is a God of details. As I live my life and look back, I see where He has p...

Here we see God preparing His people to build the furniture that will be needed in the temple for the sacrifices they will make. These sacrifices will serve as an atonement for their sins. I am so grateful that Jesus’ death on that cross has absolved me of all of my sins. Do I ask for forgiveness of my sins as I live my life? Do I call on the Holy Spirit for direction as I live? I am so thankful I...

It still amazes me that God desired to dwell among His people on a daily basis. He communicated with Moses while he was present on the mercy seat. We have been given the Holy Spirit as our helper. We are so blessed because the Holy Spirit is with us always. Be still and listen for the direction of the Holy Spirit in your life. He dwells within us, but I can say I do not always attune my heart to H...

God is about to teach His people how to craft for Him fine pieces that will reside in the Holy of Holies.  I cannot imagine being taught by God. He was very willing to teach His people and show them what He desired. God has gifted all of us with a talent or two. Are you willing to use your talent to edify God’s people and praise Him for the talents and gifts He has given you? Think about your call...

Moses held God’s written words in his hands. He met with God for forty days and forty nights. He saw the devouring fire of the glory of the Lord. We too hold God’s word in our hands as we study and read our Bible each day. This passage reminds me of the power of God’s Holy Word. Do I always recognize the power of His Word? Do I cry out to God to show me His power? Do I show gratitude for all His w...

I cannot even imagine this scene in my mind. These men, the elders, were in the presence of God. They saw the presence of God. The street was like sapphire! Beautiful beyond description, I am sure. I have seen nothing like this but I have seen God’s image in the presence of a newborn baby, an amazing sunset, a prayer answered that I thought was impossible. God, thank you for showing up and showing...

I have to say after reading these scriptures how thankful I am that I am washed in the blood of Jesus Christ. I have an intercessor for me that has given me eternal life. What a gift! As I read this passage, I marvel at how brave Moses has become. I remember reading how he expressed his concerns about his speech and his ability to speak in front of the people. He has become so bold in his delivera...

What an intentional, detailed, and protective God we serve.  In these passages God sends an angel to protect and guide the Israelites to the place that He has prepared for them.  The details are laid out so no questioning of safety is required.  Even the hornets are on high alert and have a specific job to do.  The extraordinary love of God is revealed once again.    He even made a plan so the lan...

These scriptures remind us to keep the Sabbath holy and a day of rest.  God also reminds us that everyone needs the rest, our workers and our animals.  Instructions are shared about Feasts and when and how they should be observed.  God didn’t leave anything to chance with the Israelites.  He gave them specific instructions and they still couldn’t get it right.   I wish I could say we do better, bu...

These laws were meant to promote honesty and fair treatment of others.  God is always in the details.      Have you ever been a victim of a false witness?  Think about how you were made to feel?  How can you testify to the graciousness of God during this time of trouble?   Have you witnessed the poor, downtrodden, or weak being oppressed?  What should our response be according to God’s word?   Whe...

The study of God’s laws helps us to see both His intentionality and protection.  They can, however, seem weighty.  And they should as you allow yourself to feel the outrageous crushing weight of God’s love.      Are God’s laws from the Old Testament relevant today?   Do you daily acknowledge that you are a sinner saved by grace and ask forgiveness of your sins?   How can the law lead us closer to...

My first thoughts are that these combined verses seem somewhat random regarding what is morally right, but they are not.  God is not a God of randomness, but a God of intent and purpose.  These verses share the following:  offenses against God and humanity, honoring the Lord and acting in a moral manner.  We are made in the image of God, so God takes seriously how we treat each other.   Holiness d...

These verses deal with the responsible thing to do.  They cover the laws for theft as well as laws for negligence or fraud.    What can you appreciate about why God put these laws in place?   Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you were responsible for someone or something and an accident or something went ‘way wrong’?    Did you seek God first in the situation?    How were things re...