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Rehearse
Rest and Relate
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Discovering God’s Purposes by Relating with Him through the Lord’s Feast of Tabernacles
TRUTH AND PURPOSE
God appointed a special time to give His people the opportunity to rest from the pressures of life and catch a vision of His greater purposes; the Feast of Sukkot—Tabernacles, a great love feast you might say. He appointed it to be most joyful celebration, lasting eight days. It was originally prescribed to remind the children of Israel how they dwelt in booths, or small temporary shelters during the wilderness journey. It serves a greater purpose today by facilitating a special time to reflect on the love and goodness of God and all He has done this year, and look forward in anticipation of new things in the season ahead.
RELEVANCE
Tabernacles marks a time of rest from the toils of our labor. It also marks a time to relate to one another about God’s goodness, and reflect upon His grace and mercy. At the same time, Tabernacles serves to remind us that our earthly life is just temporary. A permanent life with God will be our eternal Promised Land. We should, therefore, guard ourselves from materialism and maintain a life of balance.
Those who have received the redemption of Messiah Jesus have opportunity to enter into His permanent and eternal rest—peace with God! For, He has redeemed us from the curse of dead works that cannot justify us before God. We, therefore, celebrate His fulfillment of this feast by gathering in fellowship with other believers, reflecting on His amazing grace, and relating with one another the testimonies of His interaction in our lives.
We also look forward to a time of celebrating the LORD’s return; and permanent fellowship at His banquet table in heaven. We, therefore, have an opportunity to celebrate with great joy—or rehearse the time of Messiah’s return and glorious eternal reign.
REFLECTION, REALITY AND RESPONSE
How do you celebrate your peace with God?
With whom do you rest and reflect on God’s goodness, His grace and mercy, and share testimonies of His interaction in the lives of fellow believers?
REFERENCES
Leviticus 23:33-44; Acts 2:46, Colossians 2-3
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