Tabernacle Model for Personal Devotions: Part 7

Tabernacle Model for Personal Devotions: Part 7

7.  The Ark of the Covenant was a symbol of the presence of God in the midst of His people and a continual reminder of God’s commitment to fulfill all His promises. Inside were the stone tablets on which the Ten Commandments were written; speaking of the righteousness which God alone can produce (Ex. 25:21, 40:20; Deut. 10:5). There was a jar of manna, speaking of His miraculous provision (Ex. 16:33-34). There was Aaron’s rod, which miraculously budded and bore fruit, speaking of God’s power to bring life from the dead (Num. 17:10).

Each of these three items is also a reminder of the rebellion on the part of God’s people: the tablets of the Law with the making of the golden calf; Aaron’s rod with the rebellion led by Korah and the manna with Israel’s complaining in the wilderness.

These three items within the ark could have brought judgment to Israel were it not for the mercy seat where the blood was sprinkled on the Day of Atonement. The shed blood covered the sins of the people so that God saw the blood and not their rebellion.

Prayer Focus:  Pray for yourself and your family.

Matthew 6:13 (NLT) don’t let us yield to temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Pray for the church, it’s leadership team and various ministries. Pray for the unsaved and un-churched. Pray for public servants and government officials.

1 Tim. 2:1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone.

The mercy seat is where the Lord met and spoke with the priest. Be prepared to listen. Have your paper and pen ready and write down what God impresses upon your mind. Check it against the scriptures, seek wise counsel and be prepared to act.

Exodus 25:22 There, above the cover between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the Testimony, I will meet with you and give you all my commands for the Israelites.

May God bless you with spiritual refreshing and renewal in your daily time with Him. May you be encouraged and strengthen for the work to which you have been called. May God’s name be exalted!