Inside the Tent of Meeting, the LORD would
speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. Afterward Moses
would return to the camp, but the young man who assisted him, Joshua son of
Nun, would remain behind in the Tent of Meeting. Exodus 33:11
The Lord
would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. This tells me
that God considered Moses a friend. He spoke to Moses inside the Tent of Meeting,
face to face. In his face—not behind his back or to someone else—but
personally. That is the best way to communicate with friends…with anyone. Look
them in the eye…as they speak…and as you speak. Imagine how Moses must have
felt listening to God speak. He likely hung onto God’s every word. Listen
intently and intentionally. Intentionally is such a popular word lately. It is
important to do things and say things intentionally—with a meaning to what you
are saying and doing. No haphazard, frivolous, chatty conversation or actions—but really
listening, speaking and doing with compassion and concern.
What was the “Tent of Meeting” where Moses
met with the Lord? It was a pre-Tabernacle structure that God had Moses
construct so that they could meet together.
It was Moses' practice to take the Tent of
Meeting and set it up some distance from the camp. Everyone who wanted to make
a request of the LORD would go to the Tent of Meeting outside the camp. Exodus
33:7
This tent allowed for a meeting of God and
Moses face to face, providing an opportunity for relationship. That is the key…relationship.
I think that God created man for relationship…beginning with the Garden of Eden…and
continuing throughout the life of Jesus and even today.
"Yes, a person is a fool to store up
earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God." Luke 12:21
Do you have a relationship with Jesus? Are you talking to Jesus...and your friends face to face?
Prayer
~ Lord…You have told us in the book of James… Understand this, my dear brothers and
sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
James 1:19. So I am listening to You. Speak to me…as You would Your friend.
Daily
Bible Reading: Matthew 11
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| Pumpkin Time for these little grands. |
Friday’s
Feast at the King’s Table
It is pumpkin time of the year. One of my favorite pumpkin “foods” is
Pumpkin Cookies.
Pumpkin Cookies
4 cups flour
2 cups rolled oats
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1½ c unsalted butter, softened
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
16 oz canned pumpkin (or 2 cups fresh puree)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips – prefer mini
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine flour, oats, soda, cinnamon and salt – set aside.
Cream butter and add sugars, beating until light and fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla. Mix well. Alternate adding flour
mixture and pumpkin.
Mix well. Add chocolate chips.
Drop dough onto parchment lined or lightly greased cookie
sheet.
Use ¼ cup per cookie for 32 large cookies, or smaller amount
for smaller cookies.
Bake 15-25 minutes depending on the size of the cookie.
For variation add raisins instead of chips. Add chopped
walnuts.
© 2018 photo and
text by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.
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