He went in but didn't die

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King David, the great kingdom-unifier and psalmist, lived a truly extraordinary life. He had a close relationship with God from a young age and nothing changed once he came to power.
Despite the fact that the Law clearly states where and how the Holy of Holies is to be built David built his own tent for the Ark. He had a want to serve and adore the Lord of Israel.
The Law also states that only the high Priest and only once on a single day may enter the presence of the Lord.
David was not bothered by this either.
King David had so much desire to be with the Lord, so much need to live according to His mighty heart, that he built that tent for the personal worship, for adoration, praise and honor, and {we should not forget} for the representation of his worship before the nation.
He did this despite the fact that he was an Israelite king, and it was not his task and responsibility. Not to mention that acting like this is a capital offence under the Mosaic Law, as only a designated person on duty can do this. Eventually David did this because his faith was rooted to his close relationship with Gd Almighty.
His passion became the ultimate model for every Christian who understood the new testament identity of the royal priesthood. His desire intertwined with his everyday activities and political work. Exactly the same role model which we inherited from Jesus, being representatives, witnesses on the Earth, showing off the Heavenly domain...
..you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Acts 1:8
When the Lord prays and explain his desire to see God's kingdom as it is in the heaven he actually gives us a hint: what is the optimal basis of our service before Gd Almighty.
The Son has given us a new life, but he also provided an outline for the everyday prayer model, an intimate communication, a way that shows us the balance of life, eg. how to focus on heavenly tasks and our daily tasks.
... to be continued...

Connecting article:
· Jesus' two prayer models
· Connecting the dots
· The Melchizedek Order & Priesthood

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