Our Greatest Reward

Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. Moses could not enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled upon it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. Exodus 40:34-35

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever—John 14:16

Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 1 Corinthians 6:19

Sometimes we might think that the Israelites had it easy. They knew exactly where to go and when because the "cloud of God" led them through the desert. I know I have thought that it would be easy to follow God if I had that clear of a direction. They even had God's presence come and live in their church! They really seem to have the advantage until we take a closer look at what God has given us through Christ.

Now, Believers don't follow a cloud or a pillar of fire. Nor do we build a temple for the presence of God to come and dwell inside. When we accept Christ, we are the temple. He literally comes and dwells inside of us! The presence of the Living God that Moses could not come near as He was filling the temple, fills you and I when we trust in Christ's sacrifice for our sins.

Of all the blessings or rewards we could ever hope for, this is by far the greatest. Thank God today for the gift of His promised Holy Spirit in you life. Ask Him to help you "hear" His leadership. Yield yourself to Him today so that you can be completely filled with His presence.