A MORE PERFECT TABERNACLE by Ray Prinzing

“But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building.” (Heb. 9:11)

Not of this building – the Greek word for “building” is “ktisis” in all other cases translated as creature or reaction. There is a greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not of this Adamic, earthy creation.

“But I say unto you, That in this place is One greater than the temple,” (Matt. 12:6). For the Lord of the temple was in their midst, and they knew Him not. He offered a way of LIFE, a life in the Spirit which superceded all the ordinances and rituals of their systems of worship.

Greater – Greek, “meizon” from the root “megas,” a million times. This denotes the tremendous superiority of the “greater and more perfect tabernacle.” Just as the figure of speech would say it is a million times better. One cannot even make a comparison between the first order and the second, for one is of the flesh, earth, and the other is of the Spirit, heavenly.

More perfect – “teleios,” ended, brought to the full, complete. It is also the word that is used in Matt. 5:48, “be ye perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.” It is perfection that is required for the whole man, for “I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless.”(1 Thess. 5:23).

2 Peter 1:14 says, “I must put off my tabernacle.” Not only must all of the flesh works, observances, rituals, forms, ceremonies have to go, but even the body itself, this first tabernacle must give way for a new, a greater, a more perfect tabernacle. “For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, age-during in the heavens.” (2 Cor. 5:1).

“Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto His glorious body.” (Phil. 3:21). His body is the blueprint, the form and substance, the greater and more perfect, into which we are thus to be changed . To be “in Christ, a new creature (building).” (2 Cor. 5:17).

[Hedz Up!] Take Quick Breaks!

Yes, you do need to recharge and refresh. But don’t lose the focus and determination to see this project through to the end. Plan ahead of time for brief periods of relaxation.

A good rule of thumb? If you’re short on funds, don’t think that you “deserve,” or “need” to spend money in order to take a break. If you’re short on time, don’t think you need to shut down your project, or disconnect completely for a significant period of time.

Think about what will really be recharging for you, then do it. This way you can really enjoy your break because you have prepared and budgeted for it ahead of time. And you’ll be ready to pick right up where you left off when you come back from vacation.

Make your break appointments now for the coming holiday seasons. Take one day off a week before each holiday.

Something to look forward to…

Refresh!

[Hedz Up!] Don’t Assume

God’s Ways are new every morning. Don’t assume what “worked” last time, will “work” this time.

Check with God.

Your situation may be something you already have authority over. You don’t want to be waiting for Him to do something, while He is waiting for you to fulfill your responsibility, exercise your authority and take action.

Wait for clarity, but work while you wait. Clarity may only come after the fact.

Having DONE ALL, Stand. Have you DONE ALL?

[Hedz Up!] Encouragement for Now

Now is not the time to draw back. You’re doing much better than you think.

We command all illegal hindrances to withdraw and all effects to be null and void.

We command all legal hindrances to identify yourselves. [Deal with accordingly -- where healing is needed, ask for and receive healing; then ask for God's truth in that area, releasing the lie you've been believing. Modify habits, time management, relationships where necessary.]

Your Finish Line is close, so the battle is fierce, though subtle.

Persevere.

[Hedz Up!] Opportunities to Release

This week look for opportunities to release yourself and others from past perceptions into future realities. The present circumstances have put things into perspective in many ways. Make an effort to change habits to accommodate these new perceptions.

In other words, “let by-gones be by-gones,” and deliberately incorporate that freedom into your way of treating yourself and others.

Have a great week!

[Hedz Up!] ReGroup

New Month, New Season. Take time to evaluate how you’re doing, what’s working, what’s not.

Simple observations will reveal the hindrances; Removal will be fairly straightforward at this time, though effort will be necessary.

For many, Step One in your plan has not gone smoothly. Proceed cautiously to Step Two instead, which will likely reveal why Step One did not go as expected.

If necessary, Re-Structure your plan and even start with a New Step One.

How quickly you accomplish these plans is not what’s important, but…

Are You Depending on Him?

Prepare for Turbulence and Stay Focused.

Have a great week!