Fire and Glory

Scripture:

Leviticus 9:23-24 "Then Moses and Aaron went into the Tabernacle, and when they came back out, they blessed the people again, and the glory of the Lord appeared to the whole community.  Fire blazed forth from the Lord's presence and consumed the burnt offering and the fat on the altar.  When the people saw this, they shouted with joy and fell face down on the ground."

Observation:

Moses and Aaron went to great lengths to do exactly what God wanted them to do in preparation of the Tabernacle and the Priests.  They prepared themselves in God's way, for God's service.  The result was that the glory of the Lord appeared to the whole community and fire blazed forth from God's presence and the whole community shouted for joy and fell on their faces.

Application:

When we do things God's way, we can expect God results.  When we offer God our best, He will show up and manifest His glory, but He does this when we align with His will instead of asking Him to bless our will.  We need to seek God for how He wants us to minister and what He wants us to minister, then the glory will fill the house and the fire will fall.

Prayer:

Lord God Almighty, I want to see Your fire and glory!  I want your presence in my life and ministry.  I want You to fill our sanctuary this Friday at our Grand Opening.  I want the place prepared for You and want Your people to know You have come down to bless the place because we have done what You wanted us to do.  Help me to prepare well this week and let Your presence be strong among us.

Yours,
Jeff