Rehearse Rest and Relate

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

TRUTH AND PURPOSE

The Feast of Sukkot (Tabernacles) is the most joyful celebration, lasting eight days. It commemorates the children of Israel dwelling in booths—small temporary shelters—during the low state of their wilderness journey. 

RELEVANCE

It marks a time of rest from the work of gathering in the harvest—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 LORD’s redemption have entered 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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