Gray Hairs and the Kitchen

O. T. #1948  "Gray Hairs and the Kitchen"

May 25, 2021

Ezekiel 46-Part 3

LET IT GLOW

I will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of Thy righteousness, even of Thine only. (Psalm 71:16)

Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth. (verse 9)

Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed Thy strength unto this generation, and Thy power to every one that is to come. (verse 18)

David asks God to continue to sustain him in his old age. Also, that others would not take advantage of him as the years pass (verses 10-11) David vows to continue to hope in God and offer praise to God all day long. (verses 14-15)

From childhood to old age, our lives are a testimony of what God has done for us. We must never despair, but keep on expecting His help no matter how severe our limitations. Hope in Jesus helps us to keep going, to keep serving Him.(Life Application Study Bible)

How are you still serving the Lord Jesus as you get older? Seniors can share what God has done for them throughout their lifetime. Keep going, never stop.  

LET IT GROW

Have you thought about how important the kitchen area is in a house or church or Temple? Read on to find out about it.

Do you find it interesting all the details of the New Temple in Jerusalem when King Jesus returns to earth to reign over the world system for a thousand years. Ezekiel was given this vision to share with the Jews in captivity in Babylon along with him. It was to give those Jews hope for the future. In fact, some of them returned to rebuild Jerusalem and the Temple some 70 years after the Babylonian army destroyed them.

During this time, some of the sacrifices and offerings from the O.T. will be reestablished as a reminder of what God did for His people. However, Christ will be the High Priest since He has already made the sacrifice for sin as the sacrificial Lamb of God. It is His blood that makes us righteous, for we are as filthy rags, having no righteousness on our own, nor can the blood of animals take away our sin. 

The Priests, Levites, and Temple servants will be in the Temple area to serve Jesus Christ.

 

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------                                      1   Storage              1

    Kitchen                     1  Chamber             1

__________________  1_______________1

                                      1

 ___________________1_____________

Priest's                           1  Priest's             1

Kitchen                          1 Chambers          1

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                        1          Temple                                                Outer

Western           1 Most                                            Inner   1    Court

                         1 Holy           Holy      1Altar  1   Court    1               ----------             Eastern

End                   1 Place           Place     1          1                1               -Entrance          Outer

                                                                                                                                        Gate

 

I tried to make a drawing of the Temple area according to MacArthur, but my computer will not allow straight lines. Maybe you can get an idea of how it will be set up.

In all the far corners, north, south, east, and west, will be the kitchen area. Those rooms will be designated as a place for fellowship where people can meet and enjoy the sacrificial meals together. (Wiersbe)

The priests and servants will cook the sacrifices of animals and grain. They will do it in the kitchen areas, avoiding carrying the sacrifices through the outer courtyard and endangering the people by transmitting holiness to them. (verse 20, NLT)

I recall the times my dad's family would get together at one of the siblings' home. Most of the time the ladies would sit in the kitchen area after the meal, and catch up on everyone's life. Sweet fellowship.

My mom used to spend the month of December making homemade candy and giving it away. I haven't carried on that tradition, but I do bake banana bread to give to others.

Is our kitchen area used to minister to hurting hearts? Is it used to provide for those in need? Do we cook something to express  our gratitude for someone?  

 LET IT GO

Father, thank You for the food You provide for us.

May we share it with others, showing You love to them.

Use our kitchen to be a place of fellowship, encouraging others, meeting needs, listening to hurting hearts.