Read: Deuteronomy 32:28-52; Luke 12:35-59; Psalm 78:32-55; Proverbs 12:21-23
In Deuteronomy, Moses was still singing God’s song to the Israelites. He told them they had no discernment. If they did, they wouldn’t choose an inferior god to serve. The people they were looking to be like were not connected to God, their vine had its roots in Sodom and Gomorrah which is the symbol of hell. They would be judged in God’s timing. God is the only God of all the earth. His words were their life and the key to living long in the land God was giving them to possess.
In Luke, Jesus told us as his disciples how to be ready for his coming. We are to be dressed for service and have our lamps burning. Ephesians 6 tells us how were are to be dressed for war but to be dressed for service is how Jesus was dressed. He wore the robe of a servant. Jesus wore a white robe which stands for righteousness and holiness. Over this white robe we are to put on the armor of God but most of the armor is not offensive - it is a form of identity. It is things like truth, righteousness, faith, salvation. Our only weapon is the Word of God. The Word of God is not only a weapon but it is comfort, instruction, and our daily nourishment.
What does it means to have our lamps burning? When Daniel saw Jesus in Daniel 10:6 it says that his eyes were as lamps of fire. Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. He burns out of our eyes. I know this sounds funny but it is the truth. The light of God should be shining from our eyes. I know you have seen a child’s eyes light up when you tell them you are going to give them a present. That is the same way our eyes should be shining because of the gift of the Holy Spirit in us. You can tell the state of a person’s relationship with the Lord by looking into their eyes. The eyes are the lamp to the soul.
Lord, may our eyes burn for you and may we be busy serving in garments of white when you come back.
No comments:
Post a Comment