FACE TO FACE!

FACE TO FACE!

Ex 33:9-11

9 And it came to pass, as Moses entered into the tabernacle, the cloudy pillar descended, and stood at the door of the tabernacle, and the LORD talked with Moses.

10 And all the people saw the cloudy pillar stand at the tabernacle door: and all the people rose up and worshipped, every man in his tent door.

11 And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend.

           The Tabernacle in the wilderness was not a pup tent. It was a large structure when assembled and the furniture and fixtures had to be carried by a company of Levites. Once it was erected God appeared in visible form. During the daylight hours it was a cloudy pillar. I envision a cloud similar to a tornado. At night the pillar was not a cloud but a flaming fire. None could miss the presence of God.

           The tents of the tribes and families were arranged in such a way that their tent flaps opened toward the Tabernacle. It would have been the first thing anyone would see. Church, so to speak, was the center of the community and it stood as a constant reminder of the relationship between God and His people.

           The Lord talked with Moses! This is the most amazing aspect of all. God comes down and speaks face to face with man. When we read our Bible God speaks to us and when we pray we speak to God. This communion is available to anyone who wants it. He will speak with us as a man speaks to his friend.

Dear Lord, let me turn my attention and focus toward you today. Let your Spirit speak with mine. AMEN