“…the Lord, whose name is jealous…” Have you ever seen a jealous woman? A jealous woman is a dangerous individual to be around. She watches your every step, and monitors your “looks.” Sometimes it becomes impossible to breathe properly under such scrutiny. A jealous man however, is even…
Category: Pastor’s Meditations
Danger Zone (Exodus 33)
“…but I will not go up among you…” To disobey God, is a very dangerous practice. Disobedience is not only a sin, but it also leads us astray and away from God’s presence. This lack of intimate communion with our God is painful and could very well destroy…
An Important Question (Exodus 32)
“Who is on the Lord’s side?” The following is a story I heard from Eugene Hanchuk, my former pastor many years ago: There was a clandestine (secret) meeting of believers in the former Soviet Union which was raided by the communist secret police. The group of soldiers interrupted…
By Name (Exodus 31)
“See, I have called by name…” When I read this Bible passage in which we are told that God knows us and calls us by name, I am overcome with joy. The Creator of the universe not only knows everything there is to know about me,…
Total Consecration (Exodus 30)
“…you shall consecrate them…” Consecration, according to the dictionary, is to dedicate or devote something or someone to God’s service. The meaning of this word is directly connected to the holiness or sacredness of our God. He, who comes to God, is approaching a sacred Person in a sacred…
Painted by Jesus (Exodus 29)
“…put it on the lobe…on the thumbs…on the right foot…” When Aaron and his sons where consecrated for the priesthood, they received holy garments and they were “painted” with the blood of a ram. This blood was placed on the lobe of the right ear, on the thumbs and…
The Best Outfit (Exodus 28)
“You shall make sacred vestments…” In the Old Testament Aaron and his descendants were consecrated as priests to minister to the Lord. In the New Testament, all the believers are part of the “royal priesthood” (I Peter 2:9). God commissioned Moses to make sacred or holy vestments…
Quinqué (Exodus 27)
“So that a lamp…burn regularly…” I still remember my days in Cuba, when I was a bit younger. I remember the poverty, the hunger and the “false” freedom brought by the Revolution. I also remember the deceiving political discourses and all the pain and hard work that my…
Upright and Straight (Exodus 26)
“You shall make upright frames…” “Bring me another board!” A carpenter told his helper, as he threw away the wooden plank. “Why did you throw that one on the floor?” Asked the bewildered assistant. “It’s no good. Don’t you see all the knots and curves that it…
My Offering (Exodus 25)
“…an offering from all whose hearts prompts them…” What should be our motivation when we bring tithes and offerings to the Lord? In the first place, let’s keep in mind that our offerings are for GOD. The money you place on the plate is not for the pastor, for a…