The Feasts of the LORD are divine appointments. They are opportunities to draw closer to Him, to fellowship in His presence and to enjoy the community of other believers. During these gatherings we remember the LORD and His goodness toward us. We also want Him to remember us.
There is this promise in Malachi about being written in His Book of Remembrance.
Those who feared the LORD spoke to one another. The LORD took notice and listened. So a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who feared the LORD and had high regard for His name.
“They will be mine,” says the LORD of Armies, “My own possession on the day I AM preparing. I will have compassion on them as a man has compassion on his son who serves him. So you will again see the difference between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve Him. Malachi 3:16-18 CSB
The Feast of Tabernacles is a joyous celebration - a week long reminder of God's deliverance, protection, provision, and faithfulness.
We will begin on the evening of Friday, September 29, with a time of fellowship as we share and pray together. Join us at 6 pm as we look forward to the week ahead of us.
Through the week, beginning on Saturday, we will have a potluck fellowship meal at 4 pm each day. Followed by sharing, songs and messages as we are led by the Holy Spirit.
Meal plan:
Saturday, the 30th. Main dish is roasted turkey. Please feel free to bring any side dish to add to the meal. (suggestions: vegetable, salad, potatoes, bread)
Sunday, October 1. Enchiladas and tacos. (suggestions to contribute – salsa, chips, guacamole, cheese, sour cream, beans, etc.)
Monday through Friday we will continue to share a light meal every day at 4 pm. (sandwiches, cold cuts, potato salad, coleslaw)
[Any questions: call or text Randy or Kathy at (928)263-0249 or email kleigh56@aol.com]
During the week of Tabernacles, the Israelites would eat and sleep in their temporary dwellings. It was a looking back, a reminder of their wandering through the desert for 40 years as God watched over and protected them.
As New Testament believers we see this as a time to look forward to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. We currently reside in temporary bodies of flesh, but we anticipate the change that will come at His return.
What I am saying, brothers and sisters, is this: Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor can corruption inherit incorruption.
Listen, I am telling you a mystery: We will not all fall asleep, but we will all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we will be changed. For this corruptible body must be clothed with incorruptibility, and this mortal body must be clothed with immortality.
When this corruptible body is clothed with incorruptibility, and this mortal body is clothed with immortality, then the saying that is written will take place: Death has been swallowed up in victory.
Where, death, is your victory? Where, death, is your sting? 1 Corinthians 15:50-55 CSB
Every year the LORD reveals a bit more of the mystery of the plan He has had for us since the beginning of creation. During this time we are asking for a greater understanding and looking forward to His answers.
But you, Daniel, shut up the words and seal the book, until the time of the end. Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.” Daniel 12:4 ESV
He said, “Go your way, Daniel, for the words are shut up and sealed until the time of the end. Many shall purify themselves and make themselves white and be refined, but the wicked shall act wickedly. And none of the wicked shall understand, but those who are wise shall understand. Daniel 12:9-10 ESV
Then He said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures,
Luke 24:44-45 ESV
