"Then the cloud covered the Tabernacle and the glorious presence of the LORD filled it....Now whenever the cloud lifted from the Tabernacle and moved, the people of Israel would set out on their journey, following it. But if the cloud stayed, they would stay until it moved again."
Exodus 40:34, 36-37 NLT
The cloud of God's glory was the continual reminder of His presence and leadership among the Israelites. What a privilege to have God present! How amazing to see Him move out clearly and to be able to follow! We might say, "If only seeing and following God were as clear and simple today, I would be a much better disciple." But what if the ancient Israelites could see our Bible full of God's clear instruction and what if they knew about the Holy Spirit living in our life to guide us? They might say, "If only we had it written so clearly and we had God dwelling in us, then we could have been much better followers."
In every generation God has manifested His presence and given clear leadership to His people. Those who tune into His presence and watch for His leadership will be able to follow in His will. God is not playing hide and seek with us. He wants us to know and do His will even more than we want it. If we set our hearts to seek and follow Him, we can trust that He will make His presence and leadership clear in our life.
Father, I want to walk with and follow You. As you manifest Your glorious presence and gave clear leadership to the Israelites in the wilderness so show Yourself and Your will in my life today.
I'm praying for you.
Pastor Mark
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Good Morning Pastor Mark, On 89.9 FM they are calling for all Christians to join in a Fast for our nation especially in the face of this Horrendous, Socialist Healthcare bill that was passed and signed on yesterday. I'm joining that Fast and I,m asking God to strengthen and revive the body of Christ that we may focus on the things that are not seen and not on the things that are seen and temporaral. Thank you for the word today, I will include that in my time of fasting. God Bless you and your family Francie
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