And the Glory of the Lord Filled the Tabernacle
The glory of the Lord will fill the church, guiding and protecting His people, if we will let Him.
A.B. Simpson emphasizes the significance of God's glory filling the tabernacle as a symbol of His presence and guidance. He draws parallels between the ancient Israelites and believers today, urging that just as the tabernacle was filled with God's glory, our lives can be filled with His presence if we surrender ourselves completely. Simpson encourages the congregation to allow God to remove self and other hindrances, promising that His glory will guide and protect them. He reassures that God is available for every need, offering power and holiness to those who seek Him. The sermon concludes with a call to let the cloud of God's glory envelop their lives, leading to a deeper relationship with Him.
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In the last chapter of Exodus we read of all the Lord commanded Moses to do. As he fulfilled these commands the glory of the Lord descended and filled the tabernacle until there was no room for Moses. From that time the pillar of cloud overshadowed the tabernacle as Israel's guide and their protection. Even so we have been building as the Lord Himself commanded, and now the temple is to be handed over to Him, to be possessed and filled. He will so fill us, if we will let Him, that self and everything else will be taken out of the way. The glory of the Lord will fill the temple, encompassing, lifting, guiding, keeping; and from this time our moon shall not withdraw its light, nor our sun go down. Do you want power? You have God for it. Do you want holiness?
You have God for it.
You have God for every need! He is bending down from His throne today to lift you to your true place in Him. From this time on may the cloud of His glory so surround and fill us that we shall be lost sight of forever.
Sermon Outline
- The Glory of the Lord Fills the Tabernacle
- The Tabernacle as a Type of the Church
- The Glory of the Lord Descends
- The Result of the Glory's Presence
Key Quotes
“Do you want power? You have God for it. Do you want holiness? You have God for it. You have God for every need!” — A.B. Simpson
“He is bending down from His throne today to lift you to your true place in Him.” — A.B. Simpson
“From this time on may the cloud of His glory so surround and fill us that we shall be lost sight of forever.” — A.B. Simpson
Application Points
- Let God fill you with His presence and power, allowing Him to take control and guide you.
- Recognize that God has everything you need, from power to holiness, and trust in Him.
- Ask God to surround and fill you with His glory, so that you may be completely guided and protected.