3.6.26 – Carried to His Table

 Passover is less than a month away! This morning, I thought I would do something completely different. I woke up at early thirty to spend time reflecting upon the week and the goodness of the Lord (YHVH), and I was overwhelmed with the passage in this week's Torah portion, which I would say is one of the most important verses in the entire Bible. 

I will send you out two notes today. This one and another one which carries the theme of last night's study in written form: "God never forgets my sin—not to hold it against me, but so that He will never take me for granted!" When we see this in Isaiah 49:15–16, it is a game-changer that strengthens us to live in victory every day. 

One of my favorite Bible characters is Mephibosheth (2 Sam. 4, 9, 16, 19, 21). Yes, these chapters are worth the time :-) ! I have a dozen reasons why he is one of my favorites—actually, he may be my favorite of all time. When I was reflecting upon this week's Torah portion, Ki Tisa, focusing my mind after the pattern of Genesis 2:1–3, looking at everything good that took place during the previous six days, reflecting on this Sabbath morning, I was taken to His table. 

There is a lot to be said about His table. A table of communion (1 Cor. 10:14–22), the table at the wedding feast of the Lamb where people come from the east and the west, the north and the south, and will sit with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob at His table (Matt. 8:11; Luke 13:29); who you choose to eat with in a place of fellowship at the table (1 Cor. 5:11); the Passover table (Ex. 12; Lev. 23; 1 Cor. 5); and, of course, the story of Mephibosheth. Each has its own facet to give us a complete picture of the Lord's table.

I will continue these thoughts in Exodus 33 and 34 this morning at our 8:00 a.m. Zoom call, 699 858 9149. These two chapters are game changers, and my hope—as well as my own hope—is that I never take for granted what the Lord has done for me.

Have a wonderful Shabbat!

I look forward to sending you the second study later today. All of this to strengthen each of us in our own walk and make this "date day" a visible sign to the entire universe that you are in a covenant relationship with the Lord our God (Ex. 31:13–18).

Shabbat Shalom!
Alan

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