Mercy Seat

 Greetings to you all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ,

     Numbers 7:89 says, “And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle of the congregation to speak with him, then he heard the voice of one speaking unto him from off the mercy seat that was upon the ark of testimony, from between the two cherubims: and he spake unto him.”

     How many times do you recall hearing the words, “Wash your hands.”  It  seemed like I was forever hearing either Mom or Dad saying it to me.  Now, some times, after coming in from working on the farm, it would be obvious as my hands would be covered with dirt, fertilizer, cow manure, and such.  Sometimes a cow would lick them but they sure still needed to be washed.   It was easy to see that the Israelites were well instructed after they left Egypt and headed to the Promised Land.  God was very explicit as to the condition of anyone entering the tabernacle.

     Numbers 7 is a long chapter that describes in detail the offerings of each of the twelve tribes of Israel to the setting apart of the Tabernacle in the wilderness..  The bowls and utensils were all the same and were according to the weight of the shekel of the sanctuary.  Those that approached the Holy of Holies had to be clean in every way both clothing and flesh.  God had made arrangements in advance that the meeting place between God and man was going to be on the mercy seat, between the two cherubim.  The word mercyseat, only occurs 2 times in the New Testament,  Hebrews 9:5, and Romans 3:25 which says, “ Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;”   Verses 24 establishes the name, “Jesus Christ” as to “whom” it is referred in the following verse.  Thus, the Lord Jesus Christ is the “mercyseat” or the place where we have the privilege to meet God.  One can see how God was exact in every detail in bringing forth the plan of salvation.  You may often hear a person say, “To simply believe in Christ for salvation is too simple.”  It is simple, but it was very complex and detailed in every way on God’s side.  The sacrificial system, the feast, there Holy days, the prophecies are all pointing to one day and it was that day  when Christ was crucified on Calvary, died, buried and then resurrected.  It broke all chance of it happening just by coincidence.   The same God t hat planned out salvation for us is the same God that takes care of us each and every  day.  He provides the strength that we need.  He provides the material blessings that we need.  He fends off the enemies time and time again, so I will not w orry about tomorrow. God will get me there in His way and in His time.  Praise God today for the wonderful plan of salvation.