After hearing all the offerings that could atone for sin, the blood being thrown everywhere, the hide and carcasses being burned, the big mess it all created … we should be so glad for Jesus.

The sacrifice of His life put a stop to all of it.

The Psalmist said, “I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.  This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.” -Ps. 69:30, 31

DAILY PRAYER:  Lord, thank You for the everlasting sacrifice for sin.  You have made us clean.  Your blood is precious, powerful blood.

DAILY READING:  Lev. 4-6

This is a beautiful word.

As he received God’s laws for living, Moses was instructed to anoint all the elements of the tabernacle so they could be holy and acceptable to God.  They were then consecrated, set apart for use to please God.

Of all the uses of our lives, being consecrated to God for His use is the most fulfilling and eternally rewarding.

DAILY PRAYER:  Lord, pour the oil of Your Holy Spirit over my life today that I might be consecrated to You and Your service.

DAILY READING:  Ex. 40, Lev. 1-3

I’m glad it wasn’t named The Judgement Seat, or The Power Seat, or The Holy Seat.

God’s mercy and His Truth came through Jesus Christ.  He is the merciful shepherd of our souls.

DAILY PRAYER:  Lord, Your mercy overwhelms us and we can’t live without it.

DAILY READING:  Ex. 36-39

Moses would meet with God in behalf of the Children of Israel in a tent outside of the camp as they journeyed through the wilderness.  It was called the Tent of Meeting / Tabernacle.  There he pled with God to be merciful for their rebellions.

Our nation needs our similar intercession right now. As we meet with God, we can plead for His mercy for the sake of our loved ones who are inhabitants of a nation who keeps pulling away from God.

God always looks for those who will intercede.

DAILY PRAYER:  Lord, Your mercy prevails over Your judgement.  Have mercy upon our nation and heal our land.  Bring a mighty revival.

DAILY READING:  Ex. 33-35

In the way that the burning of incense in the tabernacle wafted up to God, the aroma of our lifestyle also presents to Him as essence, either pleasing or unacceptable.

Paul also stated this principle in 2 Cor. 2 when he declared, “For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ.”

As we conduct ourselves everyday, let’s be mindful to please the Lord by every thought, word and deed.  We are creating an aroma.

DAILY PRAYER:  Lord, give me the grace to live each day in a way pleasing to You. I can’t do it by myself.  I need the presence of Christ in me.

DAILY READING:  Ex. 30-32

Aaron and his sons were ordained by God to be consecrated to His service.

David was a prefiguring of the New Testament believer as he was a king, a prophet, and a priest unto God.

Peter calls the saints a priesthood.  You and I are called and consecrated to minister as a priest unto God.  We do it through our service of building the Lord’s Kingdom and spending time with Him everyday.

DAILY PRAYER:  Father, I want to be a faithful priest to You.  I will  serve You and Your purposes today.

DAILY READING:  Ex. 27-29

When Moses read the law to the children of Israel, they responded with obedience.  As we read God’s Word everyday, His Spirit shapes our heart to give Him the obedience He desires.

Make it the most important thing you do everyday … reading God’s Word. Do it the first thing.

“I love them that love Me, and those that seek Me early will find Me.” Prov. 8:17

DAILY PRAYER: Lord, Your Word I will hide in my heart so I don’t sin against You.

DAILY READING: Ex. 24-26

God’s law forbade gossip or bearing false witness against your neighbor.  How often do we say things that damage the reputation of others?  God wants our tongues to bless and not curse.  How can sweet snd bitter water come from the same stream?

DAILY PRAYER:  Forgive us, Father, for evil speaking.

DAILY READING:  Ex. 20-23

God’s intention for rest on the Sabbath was clear when He gave the Israelites instructions on using manna for the seventh day.  Every other day it would become filled with maggots if they kept it overnight … except for the seventh day.  It was miraculously preserved only on that day.    They were to keep the Sabbath holy … separated unto the Lord.  It was a day for them to do His pleasure rather than their own.

We need a fresh appreciation and approach to the seventh day, a day of rest.  It’s another way of giving back to God.

DAILY PRAYER:  Lord, forgive us for thinking only of ourselves on Your day.  We want to honor You with our obedience by observing Your principle of rest on the seventh day.

DAILY READING:  Ex. 16-19

Upon their deliverance from Pharaoh and the Egyptian army, Moses and Miriam led the Israelites in a song of praise to the Lord for what He had just done before their eyes.  Singing to the Lord for the miraculous ways He cares for His people is what He loves and deserves.

Although the current church trend is for worship teams to semi-entertain the attenders in a concert style format, God really wants and deserves to hear His people pour out their hearts to Him in songs of praise.  In the car, in the shower, in every circumstance, use your voice and let your song of praise ascend.

DAILY PRAYER:  Lord, You are my Song and my Deliverer.  I thank and praise You today for Your mighty miracles.

DAILY READING:  Ex. 13-15