While, I was reading my bible
portion, my thoughts went to the command of Lord. God, always commands things,
a person ought to follow. In Lev 24:1
"Lord spake unto Mosses, saying, Command the children of Israel, that
they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to
burn continually". I pondered, for these words and a thought, came why
God wants to have olive oil for light in the lamps. A candle, too can produce
light, so many other sources are there. I studied in brief, about them and God
enlightened me.
We, definitely live in an era where
God, has immensely blessed us, with different sources. And, it is rather pity,
that we forget to thank our Lord for His blessings in our life.
God, made natural light for the day
time where, there is no need for a candle, torch, or anything else. But, in the
night we need light. In olden time, the priest used to come to the holy place,
where they had to dwell in God's presence. It, had no natural light, God's
presence was enough, to guide them. The revelation, from the word, was there
light. As, David says in Ps 119: 105, " Thy word is a lamp
unto my feet, and a light unto my pathway."
This, olive oil is so pure that, it keeps on
burning all through the night without flickering, or stopping. The other lights,
are all contaminated which, will cease or stop after sometime. And, the consecration
to God, will be interrupted. The pure olive oil burns, for a longer time that
's why God, commanded Moses to tell the Israelite to bring pure olive oil
beaten, for the light.
Now, to make pure olive oil, it needs to be
beaten, crushed, mashed, and blended, properly so that it will leave it's
impurities, and after a long wait of sedimentation you, start to get few drops
of oil. This pressure, crushing, stress, anxiety, is not a waste at all. For, the
result will be extremely, precious oil.
God, wants you and me also to be this
light. Like Jesus, who was the light of the world. We, ought to be such light
for the world. Burning for Lord, and waiting patiently, for His coming with a
clear heart and mind. Thanking the Lord,
forgiving all, with joy, love, and hope. Eagerly, waiting for our bridegroom.
In Matt 25:4, "Like the 5
wise virgins who took oil in jars along with their lamps". 25:13, "Therefore, keep watch, because you do not know the
day or the hour". Friends, God is doing something very great, for you and me.
God is in control of everything. Let's keep our lamps burning and seek His face.
If you find value to this bog share with your friends and family. Enlighten
all.
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