This is my favorite week of the year as we, who know Jesus as our Lord and Savior, spend time in reverence and thankfulness toward our Heavenly Father remembering His plan of salvation. Our Lord God planned, through creation, to have a close and intimate relationship with all of us. However, Adam and Eve broke this relationship in the Garden of Eden by bringing sin into the world. However, God sent His Son to earth to shed His own blood redeeming our sins and leading to salvation. Romans 10:9 says, "That if you confess with your mouth The Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved."
But salvation is only the beginning - it is only the first step toward establishing the intimacy that God desires. At that moment, God gives to each of us the choice of increasing the maturity and intimacy of our relationship with Him. Philippians 2:12 says, "Work out your salvation with fear and trembling."
We can learn a lot about this relationship that God desires with us by examining how our Lord God set up the camp of the Israelites as they traveled through the wilderness. He put His tabernacle in the middle of the camp and put Himself in a definite spot inside symbolizing His desired place within our lives. In the same way today, as we enter into God's salvation, we enter into His protection, His covering and a certain level of relationship with Him. There is more to be had as we move toward the center.
Especially during this Holy Week, let us all thank our Lord God for His plan of salvation but also recommit our hearts and minds towards a deeper and closer relationship with Him. Amen and Amen!
May The Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day And Everyday,
Frank
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