When the cloud tarried... then the children of Israel... journeyed not (Numbers 9:19).
This was the supreme test of obedience. It was comparatively easy to strike tents, when the fleecy folds of the cloud were slowly gathering from off the Tabernacle, and it floated majestically before the host. Change is always delightful; and there was excitement and interest in the route, the scenery, and the locality of the next halting-place. But, ah, the tarrying.
The Psalmist says, "I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry." And what He did for the Old Testament saints He will do for believers throughout all ages. Still God often keeps us waiting. Face to face with threatening foes, in the midst of alarms, encircled by perils, beneath the impending rock. May we not go? Is it not time to strike our tents? Have we not suffered to the point of utter collapse? May we not exchange the glare and heat for green pastures and still waters?
Romans 6:5
If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection.
So, here's the great news: if we have died with Christ, we've already died the only death that really matters. Our lives are joined with his and so we will share in his glory when he returns (Colossians 3:1-4). Even death cannot separate us from his presence in our lives (Romans 8:35-39) because we have been given the victory over death through Christ Jesus our Lord (1 Corinthians 15:55-57). We do not have to fear the second death (Revelation 2:1 20:6) because we have already passed over from death into life (John 5:24).
Quotes / Prayers
Belonging to Christ is not rehabilitation; it’s re-creation.
Lord, thank You for the Bible, which gives us wisdom and understanding to follow Your pathway of life today.
A commitment to read and follow God’s Word begins a daily journey of discovering His love and power.
God’s past faithfulness proves His everlasting dependability.
Lord, thank You for affirming that we don’t need to know everything that lies ahead when we know You. We know You never change.
God is a safe place in life’s storms.
Dear God, thank You that no matter what worries and concerns we have today, when we think about You, we find safety in Your presence.
This was the supreme test of obedience. It was comparatively easy to strike tents, when the fleecy folds of the cloud were slowly gathering from off the Tabernacle, and it floated majestically before the host. Change is always delightful; and there was excitement and interest in the route, the scenery, and the locality of the next halting-place. But, ah, the tarrying.
The Psalmist says, "I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry." And what He did for the Old Testament saints He will do for believers throughout all ages. Still God often keeps us waiting. Face to face with threatening foes, in the midst of alarms, encircled by perils, beneath the impending rock. May we not go? Is it not time to strike our tents? Have we not suffered to the point of utter collapse? May we not exchange the glare and heat for green pastures and still waters?
Romans 6:5
If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection.
So, here's the great news: if we have died with Christ, we've already died the only death that really matters. Our lives are joined with his and so we will share in his glory when he returns (Colossians 3:1-4). Even death cannot separate us from his presence in our lives (Romans 8:35-39) because we have been given the victory over death through Christ Jesus our Lord (1 Corinthians 15:55-57). We do not have to fear the second death (Revelation 2:1 20:6) because we have already passed over from death into life (John 5:24).
Quotes / Prayers
Belonging to Christ is not rehabilitation; it’s re-creation.
Lord, thank You for the Bible, which gives us wisdom and understanding to follow Your pathway of life today.
A commitment to read and follow God’s Word begins a daily journey of discovering His love and power.
God’s past faithfulness proves His everlasting dependability.
Lord, thank You for affirming that we don’t need to know everything that lies ahead when we know You. We know You never change.
God is a safe place in life’s storms.
Dear God, thank You that no matter what worries and concerns we have today, when we think about You, we find safety in Your presence.
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