God's Holy Convocations

In Leviticus 23, God commands Israel to observe the seven Feasts of the Lord, also known as Holy Convocations. These feasts are not only remembrances of past events but serve as yearly reminders of God's grace, redemption, and love. While they commemorate Israel's deliverance from Egypt, they also point to God's ongoing work of salvation, offering redemption from death to every generation through Jesus Christ.

After the Exodus, Israel spent 40 years in the wilderness, living in tents (tabernacles) as God taught them His Law. This experience reminds us that our earthly lives are temporary, just as the tabernacles were. We, too, await an eternal home with God, and the feasts encourage us to obey His Word while focusing on the promise of everlasting life.

These convocations serve two main purposes. First, they set God's people apart from other nations, marking us as His special, holy people. Second, they symbolize God's acts of creation, grace, redemption, and forgiveness, culminating in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, our true Passover Lamb and Sabbath rest.

The Holy Convocation is an appointment with our Heavenly Father. While it is vital to fellowship and encourage one another, the primary purpose is to meet with God. Hebrews 10:25 reminds us not to neglect assembling together, for it strengthens our faith. Ultimately, these gatherings are about encountering God, resting in His love, and renewing our commitment to living as His people, focused on His eternal promises.

What is My Response?

1. Am I setting apart time to meet with God, seeing it as His invitation to encounter Him personally?

2. Am I living with the awareness that my life is temporary, aligning my priorities with God's eternal promises?

3. Am I willing to gather with God's people, not just for fellowship, but to renew my commitment to His calling on my life?