Do you like appetizers? My husband and I do! Some evenings, instead of a nice meal with meat and veggies, we will throw together some of our favorite appetizers. Small bites that are so scrumptious, they satisfy our hunger.
Scripture has appetizers, too! It’s those small connections you see that make you go “Ahhh, that’s beautiful. I’ve never noticed that before.”
I call these scriptural appetizers Bible Bites. Here’s one I saw recently that I’d like to share with you.
While I was reading and studying Leviticus (yes, I did. I read Leviticus. It was not part of a One Year Bible Reading Plan. I CHOSE to read and study it! Call me crazy!) I saw two verses that seemed familiar to me.
“Moreover, I will make My dwelling among you, and My soul will not reject you. I will also walk among you and be your God, and you shall be My people.” Leviticus 26:11-12, NASB
I know this verse, but it certainly wasn’t from reading Leviticus so often! Where have I seen it before?
After some digging and searching, I found it. And it’s from an equally challenging chapter of scripture: Revelation.
And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He will dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be among them” Revelation 21:3, NASB
What a beautiful picture it painted:
God is with us from beginning to end. From the garden to the grave and beyond. He always walks with us. We are His people, and He is our God.
Isn’t that glorious? Such a small bite of scripture, but oh, so satisfying! A little nugget of truth to carry with us and chew (meditate) on throughout the day.
Taste and see that the LORD is good. How happy is the person who takes refuge in him! Psalm 34:8 CSB
Grace be with you,
Dear Ellen, what a gift you have for finding those little nuggets. God has given you a perspective that helps you see what others might miss. Thank you for sharing that blessing with us.
Aww, thanks, Barbara! I’m a detective at heart and really love to dig into scripture!