July 2, 2013 morning

CLOUD AND SPIRIT

Reading: Exodus 13:17-22; 14:19,20
NATS: Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them the way (Exodus 13:21)

God led the children of Israel in a pillar of cloud by day and pillar of fire by night (Exodus 13:21)

A commentator named Arthur Pink interesting significant similarities between the cloud [in today's reading] that is in the middle of the desert with the Holy Spirit in the lives of Christians.

Pink suggests that just as the cloud was a tremendous boon for the people of Israel, then so is the Holy Spirit to be a boon for the children of God who believe in Him.

Jesus said, "I will ask the Father, and He will give you a another Helper" (John 14:16). The pillar of cloud to lead the people of Israel are given. Likewise the Holy Spirit is given to lead the Christian people. Jesus said, "If he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you into all truth" (16:13).

Even the clouds as well as living with the Israelites in the wilderness, Jesus promised that the Father would send the Spirit, which will "accompany" Christians for all time (14:16). Think about it! God alone is left in our hearts. We who know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord is the temple of His Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19).

If we are led by the Holy Spirit, then our lives will be characterized by love, joy, peace, self-control (Galatians 5:16, 22,23). We're also going to be an effective witness for Christ while walking through the "wilderness" of this world - RWD

WE ENCOURAGE THAT POWER

SPIRIT FROM THE STAY IN OURSELVES

Reference

• https://www.facebook.com/AdGrateful?filter=3

• translation into English of android applications e-RH (PSM) 1.0 Yayasan Lembaga Sabda (ylsa.org)