The Presence of the Lord

Scripture:

Leviticus 9:23  "Moses and Aaron then went into the tent of meeting.  When they came out, they blessed the people; and the glory of the Lord appeared to all the people".

Observation:

There were many rules to be followed and offerings to be offered before God decided to show His glory to the people.  The high priest had to offer every type of sacrifice and offering, cleansing himself for this moment of ordination as priest.  They had to offer offerings on behalf of the people, then, when they came out, the glory of the Lord appeared.  They did what was prescribed by the Lord and He showed up powerfully.

Application:

Jesus blood was better than the blood of calves and goats.  It provided a better sacrifice for our sins and gave us access into the very presence of God.  Hebrews says we can come boldly into the throne of grace and obtain mercy and favor.  Jesus cleared the way for us to serve as priests in His kingdom and our sacrifices and offerings have already been paid at Calvary.  We must not step up and enter His glory.  We must begin to realize what we have available to us and access it.  I want to see the glory of the Lord in greater measure in my life.

Prayer:

Father God, I want to see your glory like Moses, Aaron and the children of Israel did.  I want your fire to fall.  Jesus paid the price, we have access, now help m enter into your glory.  I want to truly be a tabernacle of Your presence on the earth.  I know I am theologically, but I want to walk in it completely.

Your Son,
Jeff