Growing Deeper In Worship (17)
Friday 23 January 2026
Lessons From Moses’ Tabernacle (5)
The Holy Place, the second component of Moses’ Tabernacle, contained the Table of Shewbread, the Golden Lampstand and the Altar of Incense. Only the priests, were allowed to enter the Holy Place and attend to these things, which were essential for worship.
The shewbread represented the Word of God – the bread of life. Therefore, the Table of Shewbread was an open invitation by God to fellowship with Him and partake of His word. It was a continuous fellowship with God in the word.
THE GOLDEN LAMPSTAND
The Golden Lampstand was made of solid gold and had seven lamps on it, which provided light in the Holy Place. The Tabernacle had no windows, therefore the Golden Lampstand was the only source of light in the Holy Place.
The Golden Lampstand was attended to by the High Priest and priests, who trimmed its wicks and changed the oil. The seven lamps were to burn continually and never to be turned off. God instructed the people to bring a special pressed olive oil to make the lamps burn continually. No other oil was to be used to fuel the lamps. This was set as a law and statute for Israel, for many generations.
Exodus 27:20-21 NLT
“[20] Command the people of Israel to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually. [21] The lampstand will stand in the Tabernacle, in front of the inner curtain that shields the Ark of the Covenant. Aaron and his sons must keep the lamps burning in the LORD’s presence all night. This is a permanent law for the people of Israel, and it must be observed from generation to generation.”
As the only source of light in the tabernacle, the Golden Lampstand represents Jesus Christ, the Light of the world. Indeed, Jesus Christ must be our only Source of light in this world.
John 8:12 NASBS
“Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.””
The pure pressed olive oil represents the Holy Spirit. For the light of Christ to shine on us, in us and through us, we need the continuous, daily infilling of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, true worship is to let the Holy Spirit fill our hearts and have control of our lives and lead us continuously, illuminating our lives, until Christ shines through us.
Ephesians 5:18 AMP
“Do not get drunk with wine, for that is wickedness (corruption, stupidity), but be filled with the [Holy] Spirit and constantly guided by Him.”
As true worshippers, we must lead Spirit-filled and Spirit-led lives, which would cause the light of Christ to shine through us, in this dark and dreary world.
Matthew 5:14-16 NKJV
“[14] You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. [15] Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. [16] Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Revelation 21:23-24 NKJV
“[23] The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God illuminated it. The Lamb is its light. [24] And the nations of those who are saved shall walk in its light, and the kings of the earth bring their glory and honor into it.”
The revelation of Jesus Christ is critical to the Church at this moment in time. We are to behold Jesus Christ and make Him central to every area and aspect of our worship and service. Thank God for giving us “Behold Jesus Christ” as the theme for 2026! May the Holy Spirit reveal Him to us!!!
• For Further Reading: Exodus 25:31-40; Zechariah 4:1-6; Isaiah 50:10; Revelation 1:12-13
© Author: Apostle Jennifer Abigail Lawson Wallace
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Fulfilling Our Theme For 2026: “BEHOLD JESUS CHRIST”
“When I turned to see who was speaking to me, I saw seven gold lampstands. [13] And standing in the middle of the lampstands was someone like the Son of Man. He was wearing a long robe with a gold sash across his chest. [14] His head and his hair were white like wool, as white as snow. And his eyes were like flames of fire. [15] His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and his voice thundered like mighty ocean waves. [16] He held seven stars in his right hand, and a sharp two-edged sword came from his mouth. And his face was like the sun in all its brilliance.” [Revelation 1:12-16]
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