As we enter The Gate and accept forgiveness for our sins at the brazen altar we then come to the laver. As the priests came into the Tabernacle their feet would have been dusty. Their hands would have needed cleansing after their very bloody work. The Brazen Laver had two washing basins, one for the hands and one for the feet.

When two people go on their first date they enter into a process of revealing themselves slowly. Only the best is revealed first. Nobody gets right in to how desperately they want to get married or how they can’t seem to control their anger or other areas of weakness. The reason we do this is because there is something terrifying about being fully known. Yet there is something fascinating about being fully loved.

What kind of prayer and Bible reading structure works best for you? Some people prefer a very structured approach clearly communicating the progress of where they’ve been and the steps that are to come. Others prefer music, candles and just enjoying God’s presence rehearsing key verses that have meant so much to their lives over the years. 

What activates you? We can all think of that person in our lives that just knows how to push our buttons? Some of us have buttons that are easier to find than others but we all have the ability and the capacity to be activated. 

The helmet of the Roman soldier looked more like a piece of artwork than a helmet.  It was beautifully decorated with all kinds of engravings and etchings.  The helmet was made of bronze and was equipped with pieces of armor that were specifically designed to protect the entire head, back, sides and front.  

The Roman soldier actually had two shields. One was used in public ceremonies and parades. This was an attractive and ornate shield used for presentation and show but was never intended to be used for warfare. Paul is specifically referencing the battle shield in this text. 

We are warriors clothed in Christ with absolute confidence that we are right with God and in this we find peace.

In Ephesians 6 Paul references the armor of Roman Soldiers. Each piece of armor has great significance in taking our stand in spiritual warfare.

You are created in the image of an unconquerable King. His fight exists in your life but you must find it!

We can have distinction without having division if we are all willing to give each other room to learn and grow. Unity is very important as we walk together on this journey of exploring what God says about the things of the Spirit. 

Expressions vary from person to person. We can have distinction without having to have division. If someone came up to one person giving them a million dollars that person might laugh, jump and shout while another might sit down and cry. One expression isn’t right while the other is wrong. We all have different expressions in our lives according to our differing personalities and our different experiences.

We were all created for more than this world has to offer. We must stop measuring ourselves by the "common Christianity" of our day. God’s not calling to be warmer than others. God desires to awaken us to the eternal purposes of our gifted lives to release God’s Kingdom in the earth!