The first passage is in Nehemiah Chapter 8. The Jews had just returned to Jerusalem after a long and difficult captivity in Babylon and were deciding how to reinstitute the Feasts of the Lord (the Fall Feasts of Rosh HaShana to Tabernacles fall between September to October–the seventh month on the Jewish calendar).

“When the seventh month came, the children of Israel were in their cities. Now all the people gathered together as one man in the open square…and they told Ezra the scribe to bring the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded Israel…And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people…and Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. Then all the people answered, ‘Amen! Amen!’ while lifting up their hands. And they bowed their heads and worshipped the LORD with their faces to the ground…And Nehemiah…Ezra…and the Levites who taught the people said…’This day is holy to the LORD your God; do not mourn or weep.’ For all the people wept when they heard the words of the Law. Then he said to them, ‘Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our LORD. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.'” Nehemiah 8 (excerpts)

You might say, “That’s nice, but that was a long time ago and for a small remnant of Israel.” But here comes the beauty… now look at this passage in Revelation 7:9-17 (excerpts),

“After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number…standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes…crying out with a loud voice, ‘Salvation belongs to our God…and to the Lamb!’ All the angels…and the elders…fell on their faces before the throne and worshipped God, saying ‘Amen!… Amen!’…These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb…They shall neither hunger anymore nor thirst…for the Lamb…will shepherd them and lead them to the fountains of the waters of life. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.“

How’s that for a gorgeous and rich connection?!? This future gathering will not be for just a remnant of Israelites, but YOU will be included in that group! Are your robes washed white in the blood of the Lamb today? Get your heart ready, for your redemption is drawing nigh! This Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles), whether you sit in a sukkah or not, may you lift your eyes and hands to Heaven and begin praising the Lamb of God in anticipation of that great and awesome day that is coming soon.

P.S. I found many more connections between these passages than what I mentioned here. So I have also prepared a chart that shows all the connections with in-depth explanation. If you would like to view the chart, click here or on this word “comparison chart”.

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“For the promise is to you and to your children and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.” (Acts 2:39)

The Lord is continually looking for people who will live for Him and serve Him faithfully. Are you one of His special servants? You can be!

“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him…” (2 Chronicles 16:9)

The Lord is on your side if your heart is loyal to Him, if you walk in His ways and keep His commandments. The Lord has spoken His Words to you and has invited you to join Him in His holy mountain.

“For who is there of all flesh who has heard the voice of the living God speaking from the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived?…Then the LORD said… “Oh, that they had such a heart in them that they would fear Me and always keep all My commandments, that it might be well with them and with their children forever!…Therefore you shall be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left…that you may live and that it may be well with you and that you may prolong your days in the land…” (Deuteronomy 5:26, 29, 32-33)

Oh, that we all may have this heart in us that fears the Lord and follows His Word!! Oh, that we all may live well and enjoy the blessings of the Lord!! And how can you find this heart that pleases God?

“Give unto the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness…The LORD will give strength to His people; The LORD will bless His people with peace.” (Psalm 29:2,11)

Don’t give up. Keep pressing forward toward the Lord in your daily work and walk. May you be blessed with peace today.

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This is the formula for waging spiritual warfare against our enemy when he comes against us with all kinds of trouble:

• Seek the Lord and fast,
• Get ready to fight,
• Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness,
• Watch the Lord fight for you,
• Bless the Lord!

Our worship is a mighty weapon! When we yield our strength to God and worship Him, He comes and inhabits our praise and that is when He works best on our behalf. There is power in worship! There is healing in worship! There is release from bondage in worship! There is freedom in worship! There is victory in worship! It may seem illogical to sing praises when you are being bombarded, but it confuses the enemy and puts him to flight. And when the Lord brings a great breakthrough on your behalf, don’t forget to thank Him and bless His name!

May you be filled with the joy of the Lord today as you open your mouth and heart to worship the beauty of His holiness. May you see great and awesome victory over all you are struggling with today!

I encourage you to share with someone a blessing report of what the Lord does for you today!

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