Exodus 16:10
While Aaron was speaking to the whole Israelite community, they looked toward the desert, and there was the Glory of the Lord appearing in the cloud.
Most of us know the story of the Glory of the Lord appearing to the Israelites in a cloud in the desert, even if it is vaguely. Many of us would remember that the Lord led the Israelites by a cloud by day and by a pillar of Fire by night (Exodus 13:21). But in this context of Exodus 16 the Lord's Glory appears in a specific context. It is the context of provision.
The Israelites were grumbling against the Lord that they were going to starve to death. And God, in His Grace, Mercy, Compassion and Goodness, simply offered a solution to their complaints (not prayers). He said that He would provide Bread from Heaven in the morning, and quail meat in the evening. It was when He made this announcement to the Israelites through Aaron that His Glory appeared out in the desert in a cloud.
Now, Exodus 13 tells us that the cloud of the Glory stayed in front of the Israelites every single day and never left their sight. And in this verse (Exodus 16:10) we see it "appear" again. I don't believe it disappeared. I believe the cloud appeared in a different position to where it was. You see, the Glory Cloud was always in front of the Israelites, but in this instance, It appears out in the desert. And God was about to provide life-giving food to the Israelites which would manifest in the desert. So it would seem that as He was announcing this form of provision to His people, He was also showing them it was His Manifest Presence that was going to produce this life-giving food.
Friends, do you know that this incident was a picture pointing to Jesus!? Have a look at what Jesus tells His followers in John 6...
Once we have Jesus, there is nothing else we need. He meets our every desire, from the inside out. He starts with the biggest desire of all; the deep longing within each man for Love, identity, acceptance and purpose. And then He begins to provide for everything else. He promises to take care of us! (Matthew 6:33)
Do you know that you hold the very Presence of God Himself within you? You are the Holy tabernacle where God's Presence dwells (1 Cor. 6:19 and Colossians 1:27)! My friend, the very same Presence of God that provided for the Israelites in the desert when they had nothing now dwells within you! What an incredible truth!
I want you to believe this Glorious truth, and release it into your atmosphere around you. Speak Life into each and every situation around you, and don't stop! Release what is in you. Release the supernatural provision of God into every situation around you. Declare it as a Righteous, Royal Prince or Princess of the King. Declare with authority!
You may say "but James I have! I have declared so much and nothing is happening." Well, I don't buy that. Just stop and look around you. How much can you be thankful for? God knows what you need before you ask it. When we focus on what He has provided for us and not on what He hasn't, it builds faith and thankfulness in our hearts and inspires to continue declaring with joyful authority!
Now, I have based this week's devotional on the Glory Cloud because I watched a video this week of a Glory Cloud manifesting at a meeting in Bethel Church in Redding, California. As I watched I was deeply inspired by God's promise of His Presence and His Provision. Because where His Presence is, there too is His Provision.
Just watch this video by clicking on the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VqbVH6SNP4
You will notice the cloud appears above the right-hand corner of the room like a small mist. Most notably between 1 minute and 1:45. You will also notice how the cloud shimmers with golden and silver sparkles. Incredibly, a number of people standing in that very corner received Gold teeth supernaturally!
I watched this video and I felt so strongly God saying that we can see the same miracles that the Israelites saw and even more! We have the very Presence of God dwelling within us. The more we believe this Truth the more we will act on it, and the more we will see its effects in our lives. Just like this group of people who believed this Truth came together and saw a manifestation of God's Presence in the atmosphere where they were worshipping! I am pretty sure they will have faith that God will provide for all their needs in their daily lives as well!
While Aaron was speaking to the whole Israelite community, they looked toward the desert, and there was the Glory of the Lord appearing in the cloud.
Most of us know the story of the Glory of the Lord appearing to the Israelites in a cloud in the desert, even if it is vaguely. Many of us would remember that the Lord led the Israelites by a cloud by day and by a pillar of Fire by night (Exodus 13:21). But in this context of Exodus 16 the Lord's Glory appears in a specific context. It is the context of provision.
The Israelites were grumbling against the Lord that they were going to starve to death. And God, in His Grace, Mercy, Compassion and Goodness, simply offered a solution to their complaints (not prayers). He said that He would provide Bread from Heaven in the morning, and quail meat in the evening. It was when He made this announcement to the Israelites through Aaron that His Glory appeared out in the desert in a cloud.
Now, Exodus 13 tells us that the cloud of the Glory stayed in front of the Israelites every single day and never left their sight. And in this verse (Exodus 16:10) we see it "appear" again. I don't believe it disappeared. I believe the cloud appeared in a different position to where it was. You see, the Glory Cloud was always in front of the Israelites, but in this instance, It appears out in the desert. And God was about to provide life-giving food to the Israelites which would manifest in the desert. So it would seem that as He was announcing this form of provision to His people, He was also showing them it was His Manifest Presence that was going to produce this life-giving food.
Friends, do you know that this incident was a picture pointing to Jesus!? Have a look at what Jesus tells His followers in John 6...
Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. 33For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”
34“Sir,” they said, “from now on give us this bread.”
35Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.
Once we have Jesus, there is nothing else we need. He meets our every desire, from the inside out. He starts with the biggest desire of all; the deep longing within each man for Love, identity, acceptance and purpose. And then He begins to provide for everything else. He promises to take care of us! (Matthew 6:33)
Do you know that you hold the very Presence of God Himself within you? You are the Holy tabernacle where God's Presence dwells (1 Cor. 6:19 and Colossians 1:27)! My friend, the very same Presence of God that provided for the Israelites in the desert when they had nothing now dwells within you! What an incredible truth!
I want you to believe this Glorious truth, and release it into your atmosphere around you. Speak Life into each and every situation around you, and don't stop! Release what is in you. Release the supernatural provision of God into every situation around you. Declare it as a Righteous, Royal Prince or Princess of the King. Declare with authority!
You may say "but James I have! I have declared so much and nothing is happening." Well, I don't buy that. Just stop and look around you. How much can you be thankful for? God knows what you need before you ask it. When we focus on what He has provided for us and not on what He hasn't, it builds faith and thankfulness in our hearts and inspires to continue declaring with joyful authority!
Now, I have based this week's devotional on the Glory Cloud because I watched a video this week of a Glory Cloud manifesting at a meeting in Bethel Church in Redding, California. As I watched I was deeply inspired by God's promise of His Presence and His Provision. Because where His Presence is, there too is His Provision.
Just watch this video by clicking on the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VqbVH6SNP4
You will notice the cloud appears above the right-hand corner of the room like a small mist. Most notably between 1 minute and 1:45. You will also notice how the cloud shimmers with golden and silver sparkles. Incredibly, a number of people standing in that very corner received Gold teeth supernaturally!
I watched this video and I felt so strongly God saying that we can see the same miracles that the Israelites saw and even more! We have the very Presence of God dwelling within us. The more we believe this Truth the more we will act on it, and the more we will see its effects in our lives. Just like this group of people who believed this Truth came together and saw a manifestation of God's Presence in the atmosphere where they were worshipping! I am pretty sure they will have faith that God will provide for all their needs in their daily lives as well!
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