December 14, 2012
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Light burning
In the Old Testament we read how the priest is supposed to keep the lamp burning in the temple of God all night, to me it is symbolically showing God’s presence in the darkness being brought forth by the priest.
Exo 27:20 And thou shalt command the children of Israel, that they bring thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamp to burn always.
As we read 1 Sa. Eli had lost his site and so he allowed the light to go out at night. It is through the word of God we are given site so we can keep the light burning, showing forth the light of Christ to a dark world.
1Sa 3:2 And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see; 3 And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep;
Mat_5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Mat_5:14 Ye are the light of the world…
Comments (8)
Amen!
@alterb4ego - Thanks Crystal! It is neat how there are so many symbolic references in the word.
Symbols always point to hidden mysteries and greater revelation from the Lord.
Thanks for the accept Br Lewis. I send you traditional Christmas Greetings for Great blessings during the Holiday. GB
@JUNIPERTREE4ME2 - Thanks for the visit and the comment, they are appreciated. Agreed, the more we understand the easier it is to see the symbols. Merry Christmas to you also.
~*Amen*~
@Growedup - Thanks Bev, I always appreacite your visits and comments.
THE LIGHT THAT BURNS PERPETUALLY IS A SYMBOL OF “THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD” IT’S ETERNITY
AND AS SUCH POINT’S TO OUR LORD GOD BECAUSE HE IS ETERNITY!
@JUNIPERTREE4ME2 - Amen!!