Richard Maisenbacher
We have walked through a challenging time of repentance and dealing with our emotions and discouragements during the past few weeks leading up to the Feast of Tabernacles. The Lord has been right in our midst helping us problem solve and encouraging us to walk with Him and His Word. We are now in the last week of the Feast of Tabernacles where there is rejoicing as we remember His provision and protection! We have not only identified unhealthy belief structures but also the current cultural challenges we may be facing.
Focusing on a few aspects of this Feast may help us feel like rejoicing. One year has ended, and we can now look forward to this new year. Remembering He is our provision for this next year helps our heart be thankful for all that He has done for us. We have repented of any issues or attitudes that He has brought to our attention so He can bless us this year. Blessing you means “to bring you to full capacity of your destiny.”
Jesus taught during this Feast in John 7:37-39 that He will give us rivers of living water of the Holy Spirit to all who will receive Him as the true tabernacle of God. It is this covenant relationship with Him that brings us life! It is our relationship with Jesus we can celebrate! Also, during this Feast Jesus said in John 8:12 that, “I am the Light of the World. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness but have the light of life.” Both of this statements that Jesus spoke remind us to celebrate!
The Feast of Tabernacles is a time of great thanksgiving when we honor God’s fulfillment of His promises and look forward to the completion of His redemptive purpose. It’s a festival. He is telling us to enjoy Him in this way.
In Hiis Covenant Love,
