A Purified Tabernacle

Written By Betty Predmore

HEBREWS 9: 11-28

(November 9)

The decisions we make today can have a great effect on the people of tomorrow. If I decide today to walk away from God, my family in the future days will be much different. We would be lost, without purpose, probably caught up in a mess of sin.

But when I decided many years ago to follow God, it effected my family in a positive way, even though none of them were in my life at the time. That choice defined the way I live, which in turn defines the wife and mother I am, and the grandmother I am.

The past can greatly impact the present, and the future can greatly impact the past.

When Jesus died on the cross, it greatly impacted all the people who had sinned long before he lived. They were saved through his sacrifice before the sacrifice ever occurred. They offered pure, unblemished animal sacrifices in anticipation of Christ's coming and the price he would pay for their sin.

Why animal sacrifice? Why Jesus' sacrifice? Why bloodshed? Blood is the greatest symbol of life. It is what keeps us alive. When Jesus shed his own blood and gave his own life, he did it so we wouldn't have to experience spiritual death or be separated from God in our eternal life.

Jesus is the source of LIFE, not DEATH. Yes, he gave his blood and his life for us. But he also rose again, gaining victory over both sin and death.

According to verse 26, he will appear at the end of the ages. This will be the time he comes to the earth, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy. With his death, he brought a new era ... one of grace and forgiveness. We live today in the end of the ages. The day of the Lord has begun and will be completed at Christ's return.

When he does return, we will see much of God's plan come to pass.

  • Our salvation will be completed

  • He will reign in heaven and on earth as our sovereign king

  • Death will be destroyed

  • All the saints will praise him

  • Every dark and hidden thing will be brought to the surface

  • The final judgement of all living and dead will occur

  • The dead believers will rise

  • The living believers will be caught up together with the risen dead in the clouds

  • The man of lawlessness will be destroyed

And all who believe will be joined together for eternity, in a purified Tabernacle.

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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