Exodus 40 - Consecration Yields Endorsement

All of us would like to think that we are living purposeful lives and that our work would be recognized by God. We all want to hear, "well done, thou good and faithful servant". But, in the day to day administration of our tasks, the challenge becomes how to keep our connection with the purposes of the Almighty when the tasks are so mundane and the conflicts opposing accomplishment of  purposeful activity are so great. 

I love the story about the woman who has a sign posted at her sink saying, "service to The Lord performed here 3 times daily". When we are in fellowship with The Lord, even the mundane becomes integral to His service. In Exodus 40, even the placement of the articles for the tabernacle had God's attention. Each article and each servant was consecrated to The Lord for service throughout the remainder of their days and even to future generations. 

When we were adopted as God's children we were consecrated for the Lord's service. Too many Christians seek God's favor, but are unwilling to yield themselves to God's direction for their lives. If we belong to a fellowship of believers, we are specially equipped for service in that body. We don't just come to church to receive the Bread of Life but to connect to and function in the body with the gifts God has given you. 

If you are in a family, you have a mission field in your home. There is no better position to learn about real love and grace than among those who know all your failings and still remain in fellowship with you. 

At your workplace there are opportunities to minister to the needs if your customers or coworkers even if you work in a secular environment. But always be ready to give the reason for the hope you have within you!  

As we consecrate ourselves to The Lord, The Lord endorses us with His presence. In Exodus 40:34 the glory of The Lord filled tabernacle. In our own lives God has given us His Spirit to guide and comfort us. We have sweet fellowship with The Lord and He hears our prayers as incense pleasing to Him. 

May God richly bless you as you seek Him and as you serve Him.