Thought from today’s Bible reading from Exodus 39-40.
“When they entered the tent of meeting, and when they approached the altar, they washed, just as the Lord had commanded Moses. He erected the court all around the tabernacle and the altar, and hung up the veil for the gateway of the court. Thus Moses finished the work” (Exodus 40:32-33).
When all the work for tabernacle was finished, Moses erected the tabernacle according to the pattern he had received from the Lord (Exodus 40:17-33). He used every piece, leaving nothing out. He did not add anything that the Lord had not commanded. He did not change the layout, dimensions, materials, or any other detail. He followed the pattern (Exodus 40:16) and finished the work (Exodus 40:33).
There is a lesson here to remind us about the need to respect God’s authority (Colossians 3:17). We must do all that He has said, only what He has said, and act how He has commanded us.
But once we start doing this, we cannot quit at just anytime and believe we are justified. We must continue. We must finish our work as Moses did. Remember what Jesus said:
“Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life” (Revelation 2:10).
As long as we are here on this earth we have work to do for the Lord. Let us be busy doing it.
Tomorrow’s reading: Leviticus 1-4
[I’m using the Chronological reading plan on the Bible Gateway website if you’d like to follow along, too.]
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