Tent of Meeting
 

Tent of Meeting

Read Numbers 28:1 through 29:40

Leroy, seven, enjoyed visiting his grandparents, who had a large back yard lawn that adjoined the woods. On one occasion the home was shared with an uncle and aunt who were preparing to be missionaries to Japan. One morning something was different in back yard. A dark brown tent had been set up under the trees. “Whose tent is that?” Leroy asked. “Can I play in it?” He was told that it was a place where his uncle, John, could read the Bible and pray in the morning.

The laws of Israel provided for a whole burnt offering in the morning and the evening (Numbers 28:3–5). It was a sacrifice that said, in essence, “Just like this small lamb we offer to you, Lord, we offer ourselves, morning, evening, and always, for Your service and glory.”

Meeting with the Lord daily, and moment by moment, builds our relationship with Him. Connection with Him is our life. We receive His Word, pour out our hearts in prayer, and move into our day linked to our Lord, who is our life. And when others notice the peace and the power of a life centered on God, we can help them enter into this life as well.

Prayer Suggestion: Lord, forgive me for attempting to live my life without You. You are my life. I live only in You.

Quicklook:Numbers 28:1–8 God's Word For Today

This reminds me of several things. First off it was the fact that my grandfather was a travelling minister and spoke in tent meetings. Also a Mr. Hynds, who I drove in my VW from a revival up north near Orillia back to Hamilton. He was such a sweet man who oozed serenity, even though he had trouble fitting into the front seat.

Have attended a few AA conventions held in a tent. Have always thought of a meeting as a God Village. The spirit of God is within us all, and we come together in the Spirit of the Fellowship.

You don't need to worry if you go to a church, a tent or at home, you can be assured God is there if you have invited Him into your space. God answers knee-mail.