“That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.”
Ephesians 3:17
The life of the Christian resembles the situation in God’s
tabernacle of old. There the outer precinct was a scene of bustling activity,
the inner sanctuary a place of stillness. A great number of Levites were needed
to prepare the many offerings and must have filled the court to overflowing
from morning till night: but in the Most Holy Place
The screen of the outer court must frequently have parted
to let people in: but the veil before the Holiest hung quite still, undisturbed
by the entry of anyone. Outside, the din and movement spoke of busy ritual
service; inside there remained a quiet place apart.
Such is the Christian life. Without, you may be in
constant touch with people, yet within be undisturbed. The outward busyness
need provoke no ripples in the spirit. And since you live before God in
constant communion with him inwardly, you have what is needed for the outward
occupation of serving men who seek and need him.
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