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| When God says “go,” it’s often without giving the full picture. Maybe He’s urging you to leave something familiar—a job, relationship, or place—without revealing the destination. This uncertainty can feel overwhelming, but it’s where faith grows. In Genesis 12, God called Abraham to leave his home and follow Him to an unknown land. Abraham didn’t know where he was going but trusted God’s promise. Faith means acting not on what we see, but on trusting God’s character and His plan. Faith isn’t always comfortable. Abraham’s journey required letting go of security and stepping into the unknown. God calls us to “go” not for immediate comfort, but to find freedom in His truth. Why does God leave details unclear? - To grow faith: Without all the answers, we learn to trust Him step by step. - To protect us from fear: Knowing the whole journey might overwhelm us. - To refine relationships: Not everyone is meant to walk with us; some things must be left behind. Obedience brings momentum. Isaiah 40:31 says, “Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.” Trusting God positions us to rise above challenges, while delay can stall His work in us. | |||
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| Ask yourself: What is God asking you to leave behind—fear, comfort, or others’ opinions? What step of faith is He calling you to take? Like Abraham, follow boldly, trusting His faithfulness every step of the way. Real Progress Daily <
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Snow Storm
Lies And Deceptions
Throughout the Pentateuch (the first five books, written by Moses), an almost countless array of sins are condemned. But among the reasons for the five major offerings for sins, lies, deception and bearing false witness ranked among the worst of all. The God of Truth hates lies, deception and false testimony. Liars are reckoned among the worst of sinners. Only speak truth.
Leviticus 6:2-6 - "If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour... or hath deceived his neighbour; or ...sweareth falsely; ...he shall bring his trespass offering unto the LORD."
Compensation For The Priests
God stipulated that the priests should keep a portion of the burnt offerings, meat offerings, peace offerings, sin offerings, and trespass offerings for themselves. Prophetically, this sets a divine precedent that all ministers of all ages should be compensated for their services in the ministry.
Leviticus 7:35 - "This is the portion ...out of the offerings of the LORD made by fire, in the day when he presented them to minister unto the LORD in the priest's office; Which the LORD commanded to be given them of the children of Israel, ...by a statute for ever throughout their generations."
Congregation
Once the Tabernacle was fully prepared and Moses had thoroughly given instructions pertaining to all the service of the Tabernacle, he called the people together to the door of the Tabernacle to witness the consecration of the Priesthood. This was the first occasion for all of Israel to attend a holy service at the house of God, but it set a precedent. Even in the New Testament, we are not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together at God's house.
Leviticus 8:3 - "And gather thou all the congregation together unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation."
The Ephod
The High Priest wore an elaborate vestment called the ephod. Two onyx stones on the shoulders contained the names of the twelve tribes of Israel. Twelve precious stones were mounted on the front on blue, red, and white embroidered linen. Also called the Urim and Thummin, when the Priest consulted God before the Ark of the Covenant, the stones illuminated if God blessed, or gave a "yes" answer. Dull stones meant God's cursing, or a "no" answer.
Leviticus 8:7 - "...and he girded him with the curious girdle of the ephod, and bound it unto him therewith."
Throughout the Pentateuch (the first five books, written by Moses), an almost countless array of sins are condemned. But among the reasons for the five major offerings for sins, lies, deception and bearing false witness ranked among the worst of all. The God of Truth hates lies, deception and false testimony. Liars are reckoned among the worst of sinners. Only speak truth.
Leviticus 6:2-6 - "If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour... or hath deceived his neighbour; or ...sweareth falsely; ...he shall bring his trespass offering unto the LORD."
Compensation For The Priests
God stipulated that the priests should keep a portion of the burnt offerings, meat offerings, peace offerings, sin offerings, and trespass offerings for themselves. Prophetically, this sets a divine precedent that all ministers of all ages should be compensated for their services in the ministry.
Leviticus 7:35 - "This is the portion ...out of the offerings of the LORD made by fire, in the day when he presented them to minister unto the LORD in the priest's office; Which the LORD commanded to be given them of the children of Israel, ...by a statute for ever throughout their generations."
Congregation
Once the Tabernacle was fully prepared and Moses had thoroughly given instructions pertaining to all the service of the Tabernacle, he called the people together to the door of the Tabernacle to witness the consecration of the Priesthood. This was the first occasion for all of Israel to attend a holy service at the house of God, but it set a precedent. Even in the New Testament, we are not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together at God's house.
Leviticus 8:3 - "And gather thou all the congregation together unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation."
The Ephod
The High Priest wore an elaborate vestment called the ephod. Two onyx stones on the shoulders contained the names of the twelve tribes of Israel. Twelve precious stones were mounted on the front on blue, red, and white embroidered linen. Also called the Urim and Thummin, when the Priest consulted God before the Ark of the Covenant, the stones illuminated if God blessed, or gave a "yes" answer. Dull stones meant God's cursing, or a "no" answer.
Leviticus 8:7 - "...and he girded him with the curious girdle of the ephod, and bound it unto him therewith."
Amen!
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