Ezra 7:1-28; Daniel 8:1-27; Revelation 3:7-22
Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart…And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat. Exodus 25:2, 22
These were the instructions the Lord gave to Moses regarding the material for building the tabernacle. This wonderful place of grace, acceptance and fellowship with the Lord was based on people coming and giving with a willing heart. J. N. Darby translates verse 2, “Every one whose heart prompteth him”. Do we hear when the Holy Spirit prompts us to bring sacrifices of praise and worship to the One we owe so very much? —Ray Jones
Jesus, the very thought of Thee, with sweetness fills my breast;
But sweeter far Thy face to see, and in Thy presence rest. —Bernard of Clairvaux