Fullness of the Harvest Revelation of Truth God’s Covenant

Discovering God’s Purposes by Relating with Him through the Lord’s Feast of Pentecost

TRUTH AND PURPOSE

Shavuot—the Feast of Weeks or Harvest (Pentecost in the Greek) was originally celebrated to mark the fullness of the harvest. It also has become the celebration of the giving of God’s Word, for Moses was given the Torah; otherwise known as God’s Law or better yet, divine instruction. More than representing God’s divine instruction from a legalistic standpoint, Torah in essence represents God’s truth and revealed wisdom.

As Moses read to the people, they declared, “All that the LORD has said we will do, and be obedient.” (Exodus 24:7 NKJV) They, therefore, rededicated themselves to following God’s Word, and renewed their faith in God.

RELEVANCE

It was during this feast that the disciples were first filled with the Holy Spirit. As much as the LORD fulfilled the Feast of First-fruits by being the first fruits of those resurrected in the newness of life redeemed by His sacrificial blood, the infilling of the Holy Spirit represented the fullness of God’s new covenant revealed; and also marked the rededication of the believer’s life from a walk under the law of sin and death to a walk of the Spirit—under the law of the Spirit. (Romans 8:2)

For this reason, Paul declared, “But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.”  (Galatians 5:18 NKJV)  In other words, you are not in subjection to the system that results from perverting God’s law into legalism.

In order to maintain the vitality of the Spirit, Paul further exhorted the disciples to be continually filled with the Spirit.  (Ephesians 5:18)  This is accomplished by regular reading and meditation of God’s Word, and communing with God, praying in the Holy Spirit.  It also involves reaching and releasing outward towards others—giving away what God has given to you, so He can refill His reservoirs within you with more of His substance!

REFLECTION, REALITY AND RESPONSE

In what ways do you continuously renew and rededicate yourself to God? 

How do you refresh your thoughts and opinions?

How open are you to new revelations of truth God would offer you?

Are there any areas of your life where your frame of reference may be somewhat legalistic?

Are there any opinions that you have that might be a bit too dogmatic?

REFERENCES

Joshua 1:8; Colossians 2; Galatians 5:1-6; Romans 8; Philippians 4:8-9; 1Timothy 4:12-16

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