Hi Friends.. Greetings to you..
There has always been an element of mystery and intrigue surrounding
the ark of the covenant. This carefully crafted box was built by the
Israelites to be placed in the tabernacle during their wandering years
in the wilderness. Inside it were the stone tablets of the Ten
Commandments, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and a golden jar of manna. Atop the ark, on what was called the mercy seat, were two
golden cherubim. The ark was situated inside the Most Holy Place, where
once a year the high priest would stand in the very presence of God.
We don’t know what eventually happened to the ark and its contents,
but it is intriguing to hear various reports claiming that it could
still be in existence.
As interesting as those unproven reports are, the real intrigue of
the ark is its symbolism of God’s presence. The people of Israel could
experience God’s presence vicariously through the high priest. That must
have been a heart-pounding encounter! Yet we have it better. When we
accept Jesus Christ as Savior, we have the very presence of God in our
heart—through the Holy Spirit.
Yes, the ark is surrounded by intrigue, but it doesn’t compare with God’s presence in our lives.
God bless you... Have a nice day.. Continue to pray for the unreached as we step towards the Cross..
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