“For
the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its light.” Rev.
21:23-24 NLT
From Genesis to Revelation light is
an important teaching in Scripture. Since mankind can’t do without it there is
every reason to expect it to be the focus of many important passages. Light is
symbolic of power, glory, heaven, truth, the scriptures, God the Father, Christ
and the law to name a short list. In the tabernacle that God gave the
directions on how to build and what to install in it, light plays an important
role.
The tent of meeting was enclosed in
multiple layers of embroidered fabrics and skins. The entrance was heavily
veiled. Stepping into it from the bright desert sun the priest would have
stumbled on nearly total darkness if not for the light of the lampstand. Seven
little bowls of light fueled by special oil reflected off solid golden walls.
The priest could easily see to do his work.
Christ is our tabernacle. He is also
our light and the word He has given us is called the light. Christ is the
golden walls that reflect the light so that we can see. All that the priest,
the believer, needs to have or know to do God’s work is found in that light.
Daily the light was to be trimmed and kept fresh. Daily we are to come to God’s
word and get our oil renewed and be given light for the new day. This is how we
can be prepared to serve our Lord with fresh light and fresh oil every day.
Dear
Father, Thank You for giving us the light to guide our way. Amen.
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