Sat.’s Devo - The Glory of God

Read Es. 39:1-40:38, Mark 1:1-28, Ps. 35:1-16, Pr. 9:11-12 Moses set up all the pieces in the tabernacle and when everything was in its place the cloud covered the Tent and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. The Spirit was so dense, Moses couldn’t even enter. When we as the Body of Christ get everything in order and in the right place in our hearts, God’s glory will come down and fill his Church. John the Baptist was an example of the door in the tent. He came with the baptism of repentance. We have to recognize our need for a savior before we will be ready to receive one. John had to come first to prepare the people for what Jesus would bring. Jesus was the brazen altar, the Sacrifice. He was the laver, our Sanctifier. He was the table of shewbread - the Bread of Life. Jesus was the candlestick - the Light of the World. Jesus was the table of Incense - our High Priest who carries our prayers to God. Jesus is the very presence of God the Holy of Holies. When Jesus went to John to be baptized, the glory of God came down just as it did for Moses. Jesus was God come to earth. As soon as God put his seal on Him, He was driven into the dessert to be tempted so he could pass the test. He was to be a spotless lamb without sin. Notice the timing - John goes into prison and Jesus emerges to preach. It was like John had fulfilled his mission and it was now Jesus’ time to take over the ministry. John never came out of prison. What amazed the people about Jesus was His preaching with authority and he had authority over evil spirits. Jesus won the war against Satan in the wilderness, now he was dealing with Satan’s demons. Lord, help us to appropriate all You did for us. You are the tabernacle that resides in us. May we be filled with your Holy Spirit and affect those we come in contact with today.