Keep It Burning

Scripture:

Exodus 27:21  "In the tent of meeting, outside the curtain that shields the ark of the covenant law, Aaron and his sons are to keep the lamps burning before the Lord from evening to morning.  This is to be a lasting ordinance among the Israelites for the generations to come."

Observation:

In the tent of meeting, God told Moses to have lamps that would be kept burning from evening to morning as a lasting ordinance.  Lamps being lit tells me that someone is in the house and awake, therefore I can come in at any time.

Application:

I believe that through this ordinance, God was showing us that the lights never go out and we are welcome to approach him any time of any day or night.  God wants us to know that He never sleeps nor slumbers.  He wants us to know that no time is a bad time to meet with him.  We can come to him any time of any day and we will be received.  He's not too tired to hear our prayers.

Prayer:

Father, thank you for being like Motel 6, where the lights are always on and there is always room for us.  Thank you that we can approach you any time of any day and that we don't have to wait for a special service or anything else.  We can boldly approach your throne anytime.  Thank you for a simple sign that says we are welcome in your presence day and night.

Yours,
Jeff