Month: July 2026

‎8] So Moses made haste and bowed his head toward the earth, and worshiped. [9] Then he said, “If now I have found grace in Your sight, O Lord, let my Lord, I pray, go among us……… (Exodus 34:8-9 NKJV)
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‎Moses did not know that centuries later, Prophet Isaiah would foretell the coming of Jesus Christ as Immanuel meaning ‘God with us’—a prophecy ultimately fulfilled in Matthew 1:23, revealing Jesus’ time on earth as a blueprint for believers, which demonstrated that intimacy with God the Father is vital.
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Ultimately, both Mathew 1 vs 23 and John 1 vs 14 emphasize Jesus as God dwelling with us. Proving that from the very beginning, despite the fall of Adam, God’s eternal blueprint was always to dwell intimately with humanity through Jesus.
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‎Jesus’ arrival on earth was a divine partnership with humanity through which redemption, mercy, grace, goodness, truth, forgiveness, and blessings were all birthed for both us and our generations yet unborn (John 1:14).
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‎Because God is amongst us, ultimately through Jesus, He has gone ahead of us and disarmed the devil and his hosts (Colossians 2:15) meaning all battles have been won on our behalf. In return, He also expects us to be discerning in our relationships and partnerships, for the world is not meant to influence us, rather, as salt and light, we are called to influence the world and draw people to God through Christ.
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‎God’s presence amongst us also dismantles every false god—both material and immaterial.Today, Jesus lives inside us through the Holy Spirit.
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‎Furthermore, God’s presence also births personal covenant with us and our descendants, through absolute obedience to divine instructions in the place of prayer.
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Jesus’ coming also displays God’s overwhelming generosity toward mankind, and in response, we are called to be generous toward God as well. He gives us rest and enlarges our territory, bringing increase and abundance into our lives (Exodus 34:11, Hebrews 4 vs 9-10, Matthew 11:28-30).
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‎Finally, with God being amongst us, we are to constantly acknowledge and insulate ourselves in the precious blood of Jesus that was shed for us.
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‎In conclusion, Moses’ ancient prayer has become our daily reality. We no longer serve a distant God; we walk with Immanuel every single day. Because He dwells within us, we have the victory over every battle, protection through His blood, and the power to influence the world around us.
‎Let us step out today in absolute obedience, secure in His presence, and fully aware that the Creator of the universe has chosen to make our hearts His home. The battle is won, the covenant is secure, and God is truly with us.

‎CALL TO SALVATION – Are you desirous of God’s indwelling presence? If you are yet to receive Jesus as your Lord and personal Savior, please say this prayer:
‎Heavenly Father, I come to you in the name of Jesus, your word says whoever calls on the name of the Lord and confesses Jesus as his Lord and believes in his heart that He was raised from the dead will be saved. (Roms 10 vs 9-13). I call on your name Jesus and I confess you as my Lord  I believe that you were raised from the dead to pay for my sins and I thank you for doing that for me. Now I know I’m saved in Jesus name amen)

‎Shalom 🕊️
‎Bimpe Lawal
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‎So the LORD spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. And he would return to the camp, but his servant Joshua the son of Nun, a young man, did not depart from the tabernacle. (Exo 33 vs 11).
‎Joshua did not depart from the tabernacle because he had a deep hunger for God’s presence, an intense desire for personal intimacy with the Divine, and a duty to guard the sacred space. While Moses returned to the camp to handle leadership responsibilities, Joshua chose to remain behind, lingering in the atmosphere of glory that had just filled the tent.
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‎As believers, being led by the Spirit of God is not a temporary event but a continuous lifestyle of staying anchored in God’s presence, where our devotion outlasts our external duties.
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‎Choosing a lifestyle of remaining in His presence offers us profound rewards such as:
‎- Gracious living, we find grace in His sight.
‎- Constant guidance for daily decisions.
‎- Reflection of His Glory, He robs off His glory on us.
‎- Supernatural rest amid life’s chaotic storms.
‎- Spiritual sharpness that keeps our faith alive and highlights our uniqueness.
‎- Sharpens our knowledge of His innumerable inheritance, which he has set for us the saints.
‎- Deep alignment with God’s ultimate purpose.
‎- Finally, the reward offers His judgement on a matter, that is, His Word concerning any and every situation in our life’s.
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‎Joshua’s determination to stay back serves as a timeless blueprint for every believer. His choice proves that intimacy with God requires intentional lingering. It is in the quiet spaces, long after the crowd leaves, that true spiritual transformation happens.

Similarly, Jesus Christ demonstrated this ultimate devotion during his earthly ministry. He consistently withdrew to solitary places, anchoring His life and ministry in unbroken fellowship with the Father. While duty may call on you for an assignment, devotion keeps your heart anchored in His glory. Make the choice daily to be like Jesus and refuse to depart hastily from the place where God speaks.

if you’ve never accepted Jesus into your life and you want to partake of these benefits, the first step to enjoying the rewards of staying in God’s presence is to say the salvation prayer:

Heavenly Father, I come to you in the name of Jesus, your word says whoever calls on the name of the Lord and confesses Jesus as his Lord and believes in his heart that He was raised from the dead will be saved. (Roms 10 vs 9-13). I call on your name Jesus and I confess you as my Lord  I believe that you were raised from the dead to pay for my sins and I thank you for doing that for me. Now I know I’m saved in Jesus name amen)
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‎Shalom 🕊️
‎Bimpe Lawal

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The Israelites who unanimously accepted God’s laws in chapter 24 were quick to building a calf as a god in chapter 32, signifying their impatience in waiting on God through Moses. In their impatience, the people wanted a god, a priest, a worship, a doctrine, and a sacrifice, which suited their carnal minds. But God in return, gave and directed us to worship and pray to Him, through Jesus, who is our High Priest through the sacrifice of his blood.
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‎For many believers, how fast are we turning away from the promises of God? What is our role before and in Jesus’ return? And how long can we wait before breaking our threshold and doing things our way? After the delay and in our deliverance state, who are we giving all the accolades too, Ourselves, ‘Man’ or to God? And what are we giving up to serve a god?
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‎Actively sharing our faith to bring others to salvation is the Believers primary responsibility and not that of the Angels of God. 2 Peter 3 vs 9 says the Lord’s delay creates a window for evangelism (paraphrased). Hence, we are the one’s delaying His return, when we sit back and do nothing about spreading the GOSPEL!.Both our life’s and our tongues must always speak about the Gospel.
‎Speaking to someone today will amaze you how much a single conversation can spark a chain reaction in that person’s life. God often prepares hearts long before we open our mouth to speak, as sharing the faith does not require a theology degree, but a willing heart.
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‎Likewise, delay to answers in prayers sometimes tests our threshold in remaining faithful to God. Like the saying goes,delay is not denial.How strong is our threshold to remaining faithful to Him? Weariness whilst waiting on God births many temptations but Jesus who is our High Priest intercedes for us strengthening and encouraging us in our wilderness experiences and weaknesses. Our role therefore must be to wait for the Lord even if he tarries until He answers (through breakthroughs and manifestation of promises). What is that one thing, you and I are waiting on God for? ……..I declare it will no longer tarry in Jesus name 🙏.
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‎Shalom 🕊️
‎Bimpe Lawal
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‎’And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge and in all manner of workmanship” (Exodus 31 vs 3 NKJV).
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‎God always fills us with the gifts we need to carry out any of His given assignment. Being His employee or selected candidate can be likened to the process of a job/project vacancy, where out of the hundreds/thousands of people, selection is narrowed down to one person.
‎God’s ‘selection process’ can also be either Public and Vocal (where He openly announces us and sets us apart for the world to see e.g Bezalel) or Silent and Hidden (unfolding quietly through hidden preparation e.g David). Either way, resilience and tenacity are silently built in us during these processes which eventually helps us in the task ahead.
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‎To be selected by God out of millions of people is the greatest form of honor  ‘Man‘ can have. It gives us the perspective of seeing our talents/gifts as loaned assets and not personal property. Hence, creating a desire to please the Employer/Giver by overriding any form of temptation to cut corners, not wanting to disappoint the Employer and acknowledging that selection is not by human efforts but by divine favour.
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‎Thirdly, to be God’s elect is to remain thankful and focused on Him always. In so doing, more gifts in form of wisdom, understanding and knowledge on the job are deposited in us.
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‎Additionally, resilience built during ‘the selection process’,also becomes the strengthening factor that nudges us to push forward on the assignment ahead of us.
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‎Furthermore, in God’s “corporate organization“, mistakes are allowed provided it’s not intentional and it’s truly genuine. His grace (Eph 1 vs 7) if we seek for it through Jesus is there to speak for us. However, even when we intentionally make mistakes, we can still reroute our path back to the original assignment.
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‎Finally, entanglement in work space politics will shift us from the big picture, hence distracting us from total reliance on God’s wisdom, knowledge and understanding which far out runs any human wisdom and work space politics. Therefore, sitting and meditating through on the wisdom of God until we birth inspiration and strategies (in form of intelligence and solutions on how to resolve problems on tasks) is the believers arsenal to all workspace politics and human wisdom.
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‎N.B: As this blessed you? Let us know by sharing your thoughts in the comment section.
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‎Shalom 🕊️
‎Bimpe Lawal
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‎Aron will burn fragrant incense on it every morning when he polishes the lamps and again in the evening as he  prepares the lamp for lighting, so that there will always be incense burning before GOD, generation after he generation (Exodus 30 vs 6-10MSG). In taking up our priestly role as believers, we are expected to come before GOD every morning and evening (and at all times- 1 Thess 5 vs 16-18, Eph 6 vs 18) to keep our lights burning beyond our generation.
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‎The good thing about this is that the instruction didn’t stop with Aron and his sons, but He extends it to generation after generation. Having the next generation in mind whilst we’re still here on earth is a divine assignment that honors God’s timeline for humanity. It’s also GOD’s strategy that transforms temporary success into generational impact. And It’s also a reminder that our choices today, shapes our tomorrow’s reality. 
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‎Apostle Paul made reference to this in 2 Timothy 1 vs 5 and 2 Timothy 3 vs 14-15 were he mentioned 3 generations (Timothy, his mother and grandmother), applauding them of the strong faith which was passed through their family line. This family successfully passed the baton of faith through 3 generations. Likewise, Abraham also passed the baton of Abrahamic Covenant (the seed, land and blessing) unto the generations behind him. Which births the question –
‎What baton in form of character, culture, legacy, lifestyle or covenant are you passing to your children and the generation behind you? Some are busy building on earthly things (and that is not to say we can’t or shouldn’t – it’s not meant to be our primary assignment – Matt 6 vs 33). Others don’t even have an incline as to what to do. Whilst others are busy building on the wrong character, culture, legacy just to mention a few.
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‎The blueprint to building an excellent character, culture, legacy, lifestyle or covenant in the coming generation is through the Word of God (Bible) .
‎Through it, Joshua 1 vs 8 instructs us as believers/priests to keep the scriptures in our mouth and meditate on them. In doing this, we are forming a character and creating a family culture, which our children would imitate and build on.
‎Secondly, having an absolute dependence on God through wisdom will teach us how to build a lasting legacy for the coming generation.
‎Furthermore, teaching our children and generations behind us the Word of God (Prov 22 vs 6) and they will not depart from it. Genuinely investing in this always pays off, as God is too faithful to let us down even in the time or day of trouble.
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‎In conclusion, everyone’s (be it a parent or not) major assignment is to SUCCESSFULLY pass on the baton to the next generation. Like an intentional athlete running a relay race, focus, clarity with precision are some of the traits we should exhibit in running the race and  SUCCESSFULLY passing the BATON.
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‎Shalom 🕊️
‎Bimpe Lawal
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‎Jesus’ role as our High Priest continues in Exodus 29 as one without sin who offered himself, once, for all sinners – by having His flesh torn as a sin offering unto God.
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‎He is also seen as our High Priest who ultimately surrendered himself as a burnt offering unto God in the Garden of Gethsemane.
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‎Furthermore, Jesus’ ascension to heaven also represents the heave offering which was offered by Aron on behalf of the Israelites (Exodus 29 vs 22-28)
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‎Jesus Christ as our High Priest is also a type and shadow of the lamb, which was to be offered upon the altar every morning. This signifies the continual intercession which Christ ever lives to make for his church before God our Father.
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‎Whilst the Tabernacle where God resides for-shadows Jesus as our High Priest dwelling in us and satisfying us by God’s glory.

‎In conclusion, all offerings and blood sacrifices as well as daily intercessions before God have been offered by Jesus who is our High Priest. Why not reconnect with Him if you haven’t and allow Him take the lead.
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‎If you don’t have Jesus as your High Priest the starting point to being a benefactor of Christ as your High Priest., Is to say THE SALVATION PRAYER: That is, If you’ve never accepted Jesus into your life, please say this prayer:
‎Heavenly Father, I come to you in the name of Jesus, your word says whoever calls on the name of the Lord and confesses Jesus as his Lord and believes in his heart that He was raised from the dead will be saved. (Roms 10 vs 9-13). I call on your name Jesus and I confess you as my Lord  I believe that you were raised from the dead to pay for my sins and I thank you for doing that for me. Now I know I’m saved in Jesus name amen)
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‎Shalom 🕊️
‎Bimpe Lawal
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Tbe holy garment distinguishing  the PRIEST from the people in Exodus 28, is a type and shadow of Jesus Christ who is the emblems of the glory and beauty of God.
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‎As our High Priest, Jesus Christ presents his people before God blameless and reconciled because of his perfect ones-and-for-all sacrifice.
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‎Additionally, as Aron was the high priest in Exodus 28 vs 12 and bore the names of the sons of Israel on his shoulder, Jesus as our High Priest, bears the burden of men on his shoulder, giving peace in return as it is written that the responsibility of complete dominion is upon his shoulders (Isa 9 vs 6 TPT)
‎Concurrently, the breastplate of judgement which was also the chief ornament of the high priest, is also a type and shadow of Jesus as our High Priest. Our Lord Jesus carries us as lambs in his arms holding us close to his heart (Isa 40 vs 11) signifying how precious and honorable he holds us before God, no matter how small, big, rich or poor we are.
‎Ultimately, the high priest had the names of the tribes, both on his shoulders and on his breast, which reminds us of the power and the love with which our Lord Jesus pleads for those who are his.
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‎Another role of the high priest was to use the Urim and Thummim as a means to know God’s will. Jesus as our High Priest is our Oracle who reveals all things because he is the truth and light (John 8 vs 31-32, 8 vs 12).
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‎And lastly, the turban which signifies Jesus as the holy High Priest, who is the only one who qualifies to be Holy before the LORD (Hebrew 7 vs 26)
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‎In conclusion, there’s no glory, no beauty, no reconciliation, no burden bearer, no peace, no love, no truth, no light, no holiness (just to mention a few of the benefits of accepting Jesus as our High Priest) outside of Jesus Christ being our High Priest.Therefore, we ought to rejoice and be encouraged because of the uncountable blessings (grace, favor, love, peace, power,mercy etc) of our High Priest and draw nearer to Him to unlock more of these blessings and partake of them at all times.
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‎The starting point to being a benefactor of Christ as our High Priest if you are not a believer is to say👉 (THE SALVATION PRAYER): That is, If you’ve never accepted Jesus into your life, please say this prayer:
‎Heavenly Father, I come to you in the name of Jesus, your word says whoever calls on the name of the Lord and confesses Jesus as his Lord and believes in his heart that He was raised from the dead will be saved. (Roms 10 vs 9-13). I call on your name Jesus and I confess you as my Lord  I believe that you were raised from the dead to pay for my sins and I thank you for doing that for me. Now I know I’m saved in Jesus name amen)
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‎Shalom 🕊️
‎Bimpe Lawal
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‎No doubt God is very detailed and in His detailing, He gave instructions to 2 categories of people – His Ministers (Shepherds,Priests, Pastors, Prophets etc) and His SHEEP (Believers, The Flock, Disciples, Brethren etc). Both parties in Exodus 27 vs 20 -21 are expected to align with His given instructions.
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‎In lightening and tending to the lamp, God instructed Aron and his sons (they were 4 sons plus Aron, 5 in total) to keep the light burning from evening to morning. (In my analogy, I’d say they had to take turns in keeping the light on, probably staying awake for at least 2 hours plus each from dusk to dawn continually). This means that for a Minister to function excellently before God as a Priest, staying up to search the scriptures for the sole aim of teaching and enlightening God’s people is his/her first and primary assignment. This is a command from God and shouldn’t be debated upon.
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‎Secondly, as the priests were asked to light and tend to the lamps, the Ministers task is to expound and teach the scriptures to enlighten the church (God’s people upon the earth) on sound doctrines, the will of God and Christian living. Prov 25 vs 1 says it’s the glory of God to conceal a matter and it’s also the glory of kings to search it out (paraphrased).
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‎Thirdly, just as the priest lightened and tended to the lamp, Ministers are also meant to guide and teach the congregants absolute dependence on God. And God in His divine power will bring a lasting transformation to their life’s. Furthermore, in lighting and tending the lamp, Ministers are to offer sacrifices (through fasting, consecration of their time, resources etc) and placing intercessions on behalf of the congregants. In doing this, with the help of the Holy Spirit, the Minister will always address and resolve issues relating to the life of the believers through teaching and word study sessions.
‎Finally,in lighting and tending the lamp, Ministers are meant to teach believers to differentiate between the Spirit of truth and the spirit of error; ability to identify the events of the end time and it’s false doctrines, focusing on godliness, which is profitable for all. (1 Timothy 4 vs 1-16, 1 John 1 vs 6)
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‎In response to the service offered by the Ministers to the congregation, believers are also expected to bring to God’pure oil of pressed olives’ (Exodus 27 vs 20) through the manifestation of the gifts and graces of the Spirit, received from Christ.  These manifestations (Word of Knowledge, Word of Wisdom, Faith, Speaking in Tongues, Interpretation of Tongues, Discerning of Spirits, Prophecy, Miracles and gifts of Healing) are expected to be seen in the believers interactions with others, in the various sectors or industry, homes, communities and different areas of our lives in order to build up the faith community, deepen spiritual missions and promote unity and love on the earth.
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‎In conclusion, the ministers assignment are Scriptural Mastery, Guiding the flock to depend on God, Sacrificial Intercessions and Guiding the flock on Spiritual Discernment. Whilst the believers response to this, is to manifest the gifts of the Spirit and influence the market place with these gifts and use them to deepen kingdom missions, foster love and unity in the body of Christ.
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‎As light or members of the body of Christ, we are expected to infuse the earth will these teachings received and influence it for Christ.
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‎Shalom 🕊️
‎Bimpe Lawal
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‎”The veil shall be a divider for you between the holy place and the Most Holy ” (Exodus 26 vs 33c). The veil mentioned is a type and shadow of Jesus Christ who bridges the gap between God and the sinful humanity.
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‎It is only a son/heir of a family that knows the technique to
‎approach his earthly father,  when an outsider seeks access to his father. In the same way, no one can gain access to God except through Jesus who is our ultimate mediator (1 Timothy 2 vs 5) and high priest(Heb 2 vs 17).
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‎The primary reason God created us is to give him pleasure (Rev 4 vs 11). In giving Him pleasure, we must reflect Christ in every manner, part of which is functioning as a mediator and a priest be it in our homes, offices, communities or countries. We must mirror Christ in ALL of his character, because we have Zoe life in us. Life is not just about asking God for our immediate personal needs alone, God is too brilliant to create you and I for just that reason. We were born to do more, we are partakers of the global vision of God. Every decision and step taken in alignment with Him is for the global community. Don’t think you are irrelevant, instead, you’re part of the smallest or biggest molecule in the event of things that functions in the entire plan of God.
‎Hence, as a mediator or priest, how much time do you devote into Intercession?
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‎Intercession is to be done for other families, communities, that lonely/poor individual, the nation you reside and other nations, industries, saints, unbelievers and the list goes on and on. The greatest connector God has initiated to Himself from creation is Jesus Christ, whom he has introduced to reconcile Man back to Himself. Since, He has already provided the connector, why don’t you take up your position/role as a mediator/priest and begin to make impact and change the world through your Prayers, you can be sure this gives God good pleasure.
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‎Moses took up his own role and led about 3 million people across the desert to the promise land and that must have been a very hard task (having to deal with different characters, alongside their complaints and all) yet, he still interceded for the people (both the good and the bad) irrespective of their position or class. Who or what is God telling you or asking you to intercede for? Break forth and step up into that higher calling, don’t be a back bencher. You are created to do more!
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‎Shalom 🕊️
‎Bimpe Lawal
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