How can we create a "tent" of worship in our daily routines? The Tent in Scripture “Now Moses used to take the tent and pitch it outside the camp, at a distance from the camp. He called it the Tent of Meeting, and anyone seeking the LORD would go to the Tent of Meeting outside the camp.” (Exodus 33:7) Why Moses’ Tent Matters Today • Moses chose a specific place, away from distractions, dedicated solely to meeting God. • The Lord responded with intimate fellowship (Exodus 33:9–11). • Scripture portrays the “tent” as a pattern for personal, deliberate communion with God—not confined to bricks or canvas but anchored in devoted hearts (Psalm 27:4; John 4:23-24). Drawing the Old Tent into Modern Routines 1. Set apart a spot • A chair by a window, a parked car before work, or a quiet corner of the lunchroom can become your “outside the camp” space. • Consistency signals to the heart that this is holy ground (Exodus 3:5). 2. Mark a time • Moses “used to” do this—habit, not happenstance. • Start with ten unhurried minutes and expand as the Spirit leads (Mark 1:35). 3. Invite the Word • Read a passage slowly, aloud if possible. • Expect God to speak; His Word is living and active (Hebrews 4:12). 4. Respond in worship • Sing, whisper praise, or write a short declaration of God’s character. • “Enter His gates with thanksgiving” (Psalm 100:4). 5. Listen in stillness • Silence is not empty; it lets the Lord fill the space (Psalm 46:10). Living as a Mobile Tent • Your body is “a temple of the Holy Spirit” (1 Corinthians 6:19). • Carry worship into traffic, meetings, chores: – Whisper Scripture while walking (Deuteronomy 6:7). – Turn routine tasks into offerings of gratitude (Colossians 3:17). – Pray brief, continual prayers—“pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Keeping the Canvas Strong • Guard against clutter: limit media during set times (Proverbs 4:23). • Refresh the schedule when seasons change; a new job or newborn may shift the clock, but the tent moves with you. • Share testimonies; telling others what God says in the tent strengthens resolve (Psalm 107:2). Encouraging Reminders from Scripture • Psalm 91:1—“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” • Isaiah 30:15—“In quietness and trust shall be your strength.” • James 4:8—“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” Pitch the tent each day, and the presence that met Moses will meet you—guiding, speaking, and transforming every ordinary moment into worship. |
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