Exodus 6:13 – “Fire shall be kept burning continually on the altar; it is not to go out.”

The symbolism and theology of this passage are expansive.   The Altar represents a dual thought – the place of prayer and the condition of our hearts.   The Fire represents the Holy Spirit and His anointing.   The question is, “How do we keep the fire continually burning in our hearts?   The simplistic answer is, “By prayer, commitment, and obedience. “

We are a kingdom of priests.   Therefore, we are all ministers or witnesses and proclaimed of the Good News.  In 1 Corinthians, Paul repeats the reality that preaching or witnessing, which is just words, thoughts, ideas, concepts, or even revelations, is incomplete without the accompanying Power of the Holy Spirit.

What is the Power?   It is the manifestation of God through the supernatural.   Preaching, which is mere words without power, is extremely deficient.   Yet, that is too frequently what is transpiring today.

Too often, our preaching is just words, thoughts, and oratorical excellence but powerless.    No matter how we slice it, without the power of God, our attempts to fulfill the Great Commission and Isaiah’s prophecy about the anointing become nothing more than theory.   Theory does not transform our lives or others.    The Power of God validating the Word does.  It captivates and captivates, then transforms!

We must remember that we are All ministers.   We are all to manifest God’s supernatural power.   He said, “ALL POWER is given to Me, and I give it to you – Go Ye Therefore AND…”   Expectation is the missing element for most of us.

Too often, we see the situation, the confusion, the need, and the bondage and offer words rather than through God’s Holy Spirit’s command to change.  Knowing what the Bible says is of little value without the demonstration of the Power of those truths manifested.

My goal for you and me is to be filled with expectation and demonstrate the power of God in changing the environment around us (I’m not talking about weather but people and conditions).

We have authority.  Why Not Use It?   Why tolerate the devil having illegal influence?   Why allow powerlessness to prevail when we are one with The Power?   Today, decide that you will dare to believe what God says and expect the supernatural.

Have a victorious day in Jesus!

Exodus 29:19-21 – “You are to take the second ram and Aaron and his sons are to lay their hands on the ram’s head, ²⁰ and you are to kill the ram and take some of its blood and put it on the tip of the right ear of Aaron, on the tip of the right ear of his sons, on the thumb of their right hand, and on the big toe of their right foot, and then splash the blood all around on the altar. ²¹ You are to take some of the blood that is on the altar and some of the anointing oil and sprinkle it on Aaron, on his garments, on his sons, and on his sons’ garments with him, so that he may be holy, he and his garments along with his sons and his sons’ garments.”

As I read, prayed, and pondered the Word, something was refreshed in my heart.     The anointing and anointed covering.   I’m not talking about what most call anointing, an unction to preach or function in what God has called us to do.    I’m talking about the anointing needed to live and minister in life.

Exodus 29:20-21 does focus on those in priestly service, but that anointing is relatable to everyone.    Why?   Because, as believers, we are all called to ministry.   Maybe not pastoral or pulpit, but we are a royal priesthood commissioned to take the gospel to Everyone!

God instructed them to apply the Blood (cleansing) to the right ear lobe, right thumb, and big toe on the right foot.

Ear = Hearing.

Hand = Work or Service.

Foot = Walk or life.

Then, the blood was applied to their garments (covering).  We Are Sanctified by Blood.   Trying to serve without sanctification is fruitless and leads to legalistic attempts to earn from God, Impossible!  An unsanctified covering opens the door for the demonic.  

The covering is dual.   It is a covering of our own lives by what we cover ourselves with.  It is not just our clothing but what we listen to, how we think or what we cover our thoughts with, and how we live.   We do so, either shunning even the appearance of evil or saturated in the Word.

Additionally, it is a Spiritual Covering. That is either a congregation or a mentor. We must ensure those are blood-sanctified, and in that anointed covering, there is protection that allows for growth.

Today, examine your anointing.  Your hearing, labor, walk, and covering.   If any are lacking or have leaks allowing attacks, then run to the altar and allow the sanctifying anointing to be applied again.   Victory is yours; receive it!

Have a fantastic day in Jesus!

Exodus 15:22-27 – “Then Moses had Israel set out from the Red Sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness and found no water. ²³ And they came to Marah, but they could not drink the waters of Marah, for they were bitter; therefore it was named Marah. ²⁴ So the people grumbled at Moses, saying, “What shall we drink?” ²⁵ Then he cried out to Yahweh, and Yahweh showed him a tree; and he threw it into the waters, and the waters became sweet.  There He set for them a statute and a judgment, and there He tested them. ²⁶ And He said, “If you will earnestly listen to the voice of Yahweh your God, and do what is right in His sight, and give ear to His commandments, and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have put on the Egyptians; for I, Yahweh, am your healer.”  ²⁷ Then they came to Elim where there were twelve springs of water and seventy date palms, and they camped there beside the waters.”

I pray that God’s abundance be visible in each life and that all crooked places be made straight.   I ask that the obstacles be smoothed and the opposition dismantled.   I pray for you to have wisdom to know, faith to believe, and courage to do His purposes.

As I read, prayed, and meditated on the Word, something captured my thoughts, demanding more in-depth consideration.   Exodus 15:22-27 was the catalyst to further thought and deeper study.

Israel had just witnessed the incredible Red Sea miracle.  Their faith and courage were at a high-water mark.  In the strength of that victory, they went three days into the wilderness (a type of life).   But there was no water or bitter, undrinkable water.  It took just three short days to forget the miracle and focus on the natural.   That is incredible!

God showed Moses a tree (a type of Christ).  He threw the tree into the bitter waters (a type of life trials).  The tree (Christ) made the water drinkable.   God tested them!  That demands more study, but in every trial, there is a proving (not to God but to ourselves) of the level and duration of our trust. 

Then, a promise that is beyond astounding in Exodus 15:26. Many relegate this to them then and only then.   I’m afraid I have to disagree based on the next verse and the typology therein.

God’s promise was divine health.  We not only do not have the same promise, but by our actions and subconscious thoughts, we demonstrate that we do not believe it.  Is that harsh?   Only if it is meant to condemn, but if I saw it to challenge and inspire us, it is not a harsh statement.

They came to Elam – 12 springs of water (type of the 12 Apostles) and their ministry to people (waters).   The seventy date palms (a type of the 70 Sent out by Jesus to bring the Word of Life).  This is typological of New Testament Ministry.  If that is correct, then this conditional promise is available now!

We have a better covenant established upon better promises.  You cannot have better if you have less than the previous one.  Remember, we are “in” Christ, and He is” in” us.  Therefore, whatever He ever did, He does.  Every Promise, not explicitly declared to a select group, is available for us Now!

I urge everyone to “Claim Your Heritage Now!”  Determine that you will be satisfied with nothing less.   This is not theory or wishful thinking.  This is not only for the super saints but also for obedient believers.   It is yours for the taking; take it.

Have a great day of victory in Jesus, and begin to live your Heritage as a Believer!

Exodus 14:17 – “As for Me, behold, I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians with strength so that they will go in after them; and I will be glorified through Pharaoh and all his army, through his chariots and his horsemen.” 

Today, two verses in Exodus 14 were succulent reminders of how God Works. Israel was fleeing Egypt and standing at the Red Sea.  An impassable obstacle was in front of them, and the Egyptian Army was behind them.    In their minds, they were trapped. 

Fear gripped their hearts. Moses attempted to calm and encourage them in Exodus 14:4: “The LORD will fight for you while you keep silent.”   As I contemplated this, I realized that it contains an enormous amount of teaching, which pointed me to How God Works. 

Exodus 14:6-7 is where I was reminded of a powerful truth that is timeless.   God said, “As for you…”   As I read this, I could almost hear the LORD saying, “Here is what your part is.  This is what you do to see My miracle, provision, and deliverance.”

God does not desire nor does He normally “Do It All” for us without our participation.   We do not like that, but He is training us to reign and teaching us how to exercise our spiritual authority.    How can we know and function in our full spiritual authority unless we are trained?

God instructed Moses to lift his staff and point it at the problem.   Our minds tend to say, “That won’t do any good. GOD, You do it for us.”  However, Israel would have remained trapped without Moses being obedient and cooperating with God’s directive.

Exodus 14:17 –“AND as for Me…”    God says, “Once you do your part, I will do My part.” 

In the New Testament, we discover that we are laborers together with God.    God has no robots or puppets.   That would violate choice and negate faith and spiritual development.   It would destroy hearing and relegate us to spiritual infancy. 

If God did not involve us, He would be cruel in leaving us here after we are saved.  He has no 357-magnum ministry. He develops us through trial and difficulty.   We have the power and authority; if we do our part, we will see Him do His part.

Therefore, we need to stop praying for Him to arbitrarily do it all for us without our involvement and begin asking, “What am I to do?  Guide me into your plan and purpose!”   It may be incredibly simple and seemingly insignificant, but it is vital.

Remember that we “are” heirs and joint heirs.   We are more than conquerors through Jesus!   We have been commissioned and authorized to use His Name and All the Power embodied in it.   Let’s Use It!   Do not tackle the mountain until you have dealt with the molehill.  Do not take on the lion in the street until you have learned to handle the mouse in the house!

Today is your day to become Who He says you Are!

1 Chronicles 28:9 – “And you, Solomon my son, obey the God of your father and serve him with a submissive attitude and a willing spirit, for the Lord examines all minds and understands every motive of one’s thoughts. If you seek him, he will let you find him, but if you abandon him, he will reject you permanently.” 

As I prayed, read, and meditated on the Word, something gripped my heart in 1 Chronicles 28:9.   David’s charge to Solomon is powerful and revelatory as to God’s nature and desire.

David instructed Solomon to Know God, not Know about God.   He urged him to serve God wholeheartedly rather than have a compartmentalized relationship.    God was to be All.   He instructed him to serve God with a Willing Mind.   A willing mind is both open to God’s instructions and obedient.

David said, “For the LORD searches the hearts, AND understands EVERY intent (motive) of the thoughts.”   God examines the Why, not just the What.    In fact, the What is secondary to the Why.    

Mistakes should be judged by motives, not by actions.   Don’t focus on the What; examine the Why.    Get your Why right, and your What will become aligned rightly.

David said, “IF (key) you SEEK Him, He will LET YOU FIND HIM…”  [Emphasis mine] No more excuses for not knowing God’s will.  If we Seek Him, He reveals Himself to us.  But that is the key.  If we forsake Him (walk in disobedience with wrong motives), He will Forsake (reject) us.   How long?  Forever!

God desires never to reject us.   He desires to give us the Kingdom and make His abode with and in us.   He wants to be one with us.   We have to work at being rejected.  Likewise, we have to work at ensuring our desire is wholly Him and our motives are pure. 

We must come to Know Him—His character and ways, His love and long-suffering. If we Seek Him, He gladly allows us to find Him. We do not have to live one second wondering what God’s will is “if” (the key) we Seek Him with our whole hearts and develop a willing mind.

He wants us to know so we can do His will on this earth. You are an heir of God. Claim your inheritance and walk in the victory He has purchased.  

Have a great day, and set your heart on Knowing God!