A good friend asked whatever happened to the ark of the covenant. I asked if he had seen Raiders of the Lost Ark. It was taken up to heaven, if you remember what happened at the end of the movie. Of course, this is only a Steven Spielberg interpretation. Or is it? Where is the last place we see the ark of the covenant in the Bible?

Revelation 11:19 says, “Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant appeared in his temple.”

I’m pretty sure this means we don’t have to go looking for it anymore. 

It’s interesting, isn’t it, how people are far more inquisitive regarding things we cannot know than the things we can. God has revealed so much truth, so much of himself to us, that we could spend the rest of our lives pondering and putting into practice what he has clearly made known.

Today’s a good day to listen deeply to God and obey him completely. What this makes possible is far superior in real life to pondering the imponderables with podcasters and YouTubers. 

Knowing and experiencing God is way better than reading someone’s speculations about spiritual things. The adventure of a lifetime, and beyond, begins when we take God at his word. 

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I will hear and obey God and live the life of his dreams for me. 

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Our Father, give me ears to hear what you are saying to me in the moments of my lifetime. Help me develop the daily habit of listening to you speak through the Bible. Empower me to do what you say. Take me on the thrill ride of your choosing as I get to know your heart and mind, your will and ways. Amen.