Mindset and the sanctuary

There is a verse in the Bible that I believe covers so much more than just spiritual things. Psalm 77:13 says, "Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary." 

One of my favorite speakers recently brought this out, and I thought I would share some of what I'm learning with you. 

We hear a lot about mindset in many areas of life. Did you know that is exactly what the Bible talks about? 

If you look at the sanctuary furniture, you see 6 pieces of furniture. 

The altar of sacrifice not only points to Christ as our sacrifice for our sins, but can show us the first step to overcoming many things in our lives, such as negative thinking.  The Bible often speaks of denying self, giving our bodies as a holy sacrifice to God. 

Next, the laver points to Jesus' baptism, and the washing away of sin in our lives. It can also represent the cleansing of our thoughts of wrong ways of thinking, or of using water to wash away toxins in our bodies. 

Inside the sanctuary proper, we see the Table of Shewbread, which symbolizes Jesus, the Word of God. Putting God's Word in our minds, renews our brain, and causes our thoughts and habits to be transformed. 

The Altar of Incense, shows us Christ the intercessor, praying for us, and our prayers going up to God. It also can show us the need to focus our thoughts on Jesus and truth.

Then we see the candlestick, representing Jesus as the light of the world. We also are called to be lights, and to share Him and the truth with others.

In the Most Holy place, we have the Law of God. This is when the Law of God is written on our hearts and Minds, and when the mindsets and actions we have taken have become habits, and are now  automatic.

There are so many areas we can use this guide, but to me its just so awesome that God has provided us a map, to show us the steps to victory in all areas of our lives.

Anyway, thats just a little bit of what I've learned this week.