[John 19:30] "When Jesus had tasted it, he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit."
​This weekend, we will honor the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Through Jesus' sacrifice, we can look at any issue we may face in life and say, "It is finished".  Because of His blood, our sins are covered and we are made clean.  One definition for the word "finish" is: having lost effectiveness, power, or prestige.  As we celebrate our risen Savior, we can say: SICKNESS is finished.  ADDICTION is finished. FEAR is finished... anything you fight is FINISHED because of His perfect sacrifice!  

Exodus 25:31 "You shall make a lampstand of pure gold..."  
The Inner Court was covered with fine linens that allowed zero light from the outside world to enter. The purpose of the lampstand (or candlestick) in the Tabernacle was to illuminate the room.  Our job as Christians is to be the light wherever we go. There is a children's song where it is proclaimed, "This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine!". How can we shine for God? Jesus says that we are to let our lights shine before men in such a way that they will see our good works and glorify God. That's how we do it. We live for God.  No matter how dark things appear this week, do not cover your light. You were saved to shine!

[Exodus 25:30] "...And you shall set the showbread on the table before Me always."

The showbread was baked and placed on the table in the Tabernacle as an offering to God. The cakes were to be left on the table for a week, and then be replaced with new ones on the Sabbath, so that there were always fresh loaves on the table, and those that had started going stale were removed. 

This week, let us all examine our hearts and find something fresh to offer up to God. He deserves something better than the stale leftovers that we have held onto for too long!