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Today is Tuesday February 10, 2009 and we are continuing our studies on the book of Leviticus.

Today's Message: The Light
The more we live for God the more His light shines on us revealing to others His truths.

Today's Bible Reading: Leviticus Chapters 23-24
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This time God not only spoke to the Israelites, He also gave them commands, Aaron was charged with the responsibility of keeping the light continually burning in the Golden Candlesticks."And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.Without the vail of the testimony, in the tabernacle of the congregation, shall Aaron order it from the evening unto the morning before the LORD continually: it shall be a statute for ever in your generations.He shall order the lamps upon the pure candlestick before the LORD continually." (Leviticus 24:1-4). This light was derived from God, for the lamps were lit from the sacred fire from upon the altar. During their wilderness journey, the Israelites were guided by the pillar of fire.The Candlestick's lamps, which were never to go out, which symbolized Jesus, the Light of the World, whose presence is always with His followers. "Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." (John 8:12).

The Candlestick was made with precious gold and exquisite workmanship, but it was not intended to draw attention to itself. Its purpose was to contain the oil and show forth the Light. Light is a revealer of truth, and the light of the Candlestick shone upon the sacred Showbread also symbolized Christ. "For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world.Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread.And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst." (John 6:33-35).

Following was specific instructions for making the Showbread, "And thou shalt take fine flour, and bake twelve cakes thereof: two tenth deals shall be in one cake.And thou shalt set them in two rows, six on a row, upon the pure table before the LORD.And thou shalt put pure frankincense upon each row, that it may be on the bread for a memorial, even an offering made by fire unto the LORD.Every sabbath he shall set it in order before the LORD continually, being taken from the children of Israel by an everlasting covenant.And it shall be Aaron's and his sons'; and they shall eat it in the holy place: for it is most holy unto him of the offerings of the LORD made by fire by a perpetual statute." (Leviticus 24:5-9).

The term Showbread literally means, bread of the faces, they were placed before the presence of God, signifying that He and His Word alone sustained their very lives. By eating the bread, the priests confirmed Israel's dependence upon Him. The 12 loaves contained no leaven since they primarily were made of fine flour (coarse flour could not be used) for these loaves represented Christ,the perfect one, who sustained the 12 tribes. "For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself." (Hebrews 7:26-27). The aromatic frankincense that was required to be placed on the loaves is symbolic of praise to God as well as a reminder that Christ, as the Bread of Life, provides true satisfaction. The loaves also picture Christ, who endured the fierce oven of affliction and crucifixion to come forth as the Bread of Life. The 12 identical loaves were a reminder that the Lord was the satisfier and sustainer of all 12 tribes.

As we read the Word of God, the Holy Spirit, who indwells believers, provides light on the moral and spiritual values of life. This light enables Christians to fulfill one of their essential missions to the world. Jesus said, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." (Matthew 5:16). The closer weget to God the more we want to do for Him, that in turn shines a light so bright that others will see Him through us. It is a wonderful feeling to have a total stranger say to you, "I see Jesus in you". That should be the ultimate compliment for all Christians.

Today's Psalm: 119:103
"How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!"

Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
As we fully surrender our hearts to You we will no longer conform to the pattern of this world, but we will be transformed because our minds are being renewed by Your Spirit daily.Though we may be rejected by the world we have been chosen by You. Like living stones You are building us into a spiritual house where Jesus is the precious cornerstone.Because of that we are a strong foundation that can withstand the temptations and forces of evil as we declare the praises of Him who called us out of darkness and into the light. In Jesus' name...........Amen.

Have a wonderful and blessed day/night and enjoy the rest of your week.
God Bless,
Christina

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