[Daily Devotion] February 21st, 2018

[Daily Devotion] February 21st, 2018

Today's Scripture

The Light of Jesus – Leviticus 24:2-4

Today’s Reading Schedule: Leviticus 24-25  (CEB)- Click to read

The Lord said to Moses, “Command the Israelites to bring you clear oil of pressed olives for the light so that the lamps may be kept burning continually. Outside the curtain that shields the ark of the covenant law in the tent of meeting, Aaron is to tend the lamps before the Lord from evening till morning, continually. This is to be a lasting ordinance for the generations to come. The lamps on the pure gold lamp-stand before the Lord must be tended continually.”
‭‭Leviticus‬ ‭24:2-4‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

Sue's Devotion

What Does the passage Mean to Me/US?

In today’s scripture, God is giving Moses instructions about how the golden lamps,  outside the curtain that shields the ark of the covenant, should be tended by Aaron.
The Lord says that these lamps should be tended continually, meaning that they should never be allowed to go out. The Tent of Meeting was a Holy Place where God would meet with His people, Israel. It traveled with the Israelites while they wandered in the wilderness and it housed the Ark of the Covenant, which contained the Ten Commandments and other items which represented the covenant God had made with His people.
The lamps staying lite continuously, always bringing light to the Tent of Meeting, was a full time job and took much effort. This was a reminder that God was present with His people. How blessed we are that we have a risen Savior, who provides light for us every single moment of every day. No longer is it necessary to keep lamps continually lit. Jesus is our light, which guides us to the Father and gives us the opportunity for personal relationship with Him

Prayer

Lord, thank you for the light you give us to show us the way in life. You suffered death for each one of us, so that we may have our own personal relationship with You. We are blessed by Your ultimate sacrifice and we thank you for the light You shine down on us each day.
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Contributed by Sarah Pero

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