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'The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house.' says the Lord Almighty. 'And in this place I will grant peace.' declares the Lord Almighty.' Haggai 2:9
Leviticus
When reading Leviticus we should always keep one finger in Hebrews 10, which sums up the Mosaic Law by explaining it simply to be a wonderful painting of what is to come.
It is impossible for the blood of goats and bulls to take away sins. The daily sacrifices were simply a representation of the ultimate sacrifice, whose death and resurrection made us perfect in God's sight, for all of time.
With this in mind one can read through the ceremonial laws and ritualistic practices of worship with an expectation to uncover more of who Jesus is and what he has done! The early stories of Israel are like treasure caves; with the help of the Holy Spirit one can discover gems that might otherwise go unnoticed.
The Sabbath
God used the example of His rest on the seventh day during creation, to establish the principle of the Sabbath. One day out of seven, no work was to be done by God's people, Leviticus 23:3. They were to remember the Sabbath and keep it holy.
We are given a glimpse in Exodus 31:13 of what this law really meant. It '
will be a sign between me and you for the generations to come, so you may know that I am the Lord, who makes you holy.'
Fast forward 1500 years, the Sabbath is summed up completely in the work and person Jesus Christ. Because of what He did, we are now able to live in a constant state of rest, knowing that it is He who makes us holy!
The peace and rest that comes as a result of knowing a salvation that does not depend upon my efforts or work is a daily revelation to me. We did nothing whatever to save ourselves. Jesus is our Sabbath, He is our rest, our substitute for the work that needed to be done.
The Christian life from start to finish is based upon this principle of utter dependence upon the Lord Jesus. There is no limit to the grace God is willing to bestow upon us. He will give us everything, but we can receive none of it except as we rest in him. Watchman Nee.
God is not interested in the practice of law or even religious principles. He is interested in those that live in His grace and His rest, and those who are obedient to His voice. Be assured today that when God looks at you all He sees is Jesus!
Study: Philippians 4:7, Ephesians 2:6-9, Hebrews 10, Leviticus, Sit, Walk, Stand - Watchman Nee.
1. Listen without interrupting. (Proverbs 18)
2. Speak without accusing. (James 1:19)
3. Give without sparing. (Proverbs 21:26)
4. Pray without ceasing. (Colossians 1:9)
5. Answer without arguing. (Proverbs 17:1)
6. Share without pretending. (Ephesians 4:15)
7. Enjoy without complaint. (Philippians 2:14)
8. Trust without wavering. (Corinthians 13:7)
9. Forgive without punishing. (Colossians 3:13)
10. Promise without forgetting. (Proverbs 13:12)
Anon.
