Feb. 8

Matthew 25, Exodus 28

It's hard for me to comprehend that back in Genesis 1 when God spoke the world into creation He had everyone who is currently reading this blog, plus those we haven't even met yet, on His mind.  There is an eternal Kingdom already prepared for us. As we read through chapter 26 in Exodus the Tabernacle, where God promised to meet with the people of Israel, was to be set up according to the  "plan shown on the mountain".  Perhaps a glimpse into heaven. I think that's an important visual to keep in mind because the road along the journey to get there gets a little rough to travel sometimes. It's important to know where we're going to arrive at our final destination.  When King Jesus comes and is sitting on His throne in heavenly glory, and we are standing before Him, unlike Aaron, we will not need to be covered from head to toe with a breast plate, an ephod, and a tunic. As believers, we're covered in the blood of Jesus and because of that we can stand righteous before the Throne. God already knows who is handing out cups of water in His Sons name and that's who He will bless. We are Holy, Righteous and Redeemed because we believe the work done on the cross was enough.  We don't know who God is going to put in front of us today that might need that drink of water, or something to eat, or is need of encouragement through prayer.  I pray we keep our eyes open and as we're given opportunities to serve, I pray we serve as if we are serving King Jesus himself.

Randi