Day One of our feast is going to be so full. It is hard to imagine that Day 2 could be any better, but you know what?
Every day builds on top of the last when you come to the Feast.
Each passing day becomes more and more special. It is just like going to a great dance where everyone keeps dancing but saves the most special dance time for last.
You have to express yourself with a happy sigh just thinking about it.
THE SEASON OF OUR JOY
But what else would you expect in a time when you are rehearsing what the world will be like when Jesus Christ is finally King?
Every day is amazing.
When we come to Day Two there is a little decorating to do.
The kids especially love this part of the feast.
We have designated that our screened porch will serve as our “temporary sukkah” and now we have to decorate it.
A TIME TO OFFER YOURSELF TO OTHERS
As our story about The Sukkah of Moses explains, everyone will decorate by bringing a part of something that represents their own self.
Some of us will share a song. A few people who love art will paint or draw. They might then explain what that painting or drawing meant to them in relation to our time at The Feast of Tabernacles.
Others might write and share verses of poetry. Maybe one will volunteer to teach all of us a few new dance steps.
THE WHOLE FAMILY BRINGS THEIR OFFERINGS
One son loves the guitar. I suspect he will play a song he wrote to us. Another son is good with making things out of wood. He might share his favorite piece of woodwork. The son that is very athletic will teach the young boys a few new moves in their favorite sport. Our photography-careered son will be shooting family photos as we go along. Hopefully, he will share them with us after this week is over.
The kids will have lots of crafts to work on. Each one of them will come up with their favorite masterpiece. They will explain why that is so. Later, they might also create a few plays for us about the Feast.
Four lovely daughters will bring beautiful smiles and lots of laughter. These girls will share their gifts of homemade apple pie, the perfectly mixed cocktail, and a fine Caribbean dish for dinner one night. They all seem to have a special knack for knowing what fun activity the kids should enjoy next. It is a great gift to have the heart of a child at the Feast. We all will definitely revert back to those more playful and spontaneous days.
My husband will be constantly exercising his leadership skills as he leads our worship and guides our trip. He always has a few surprises up his sleeve. We never know until they happen.
And me?
Well, you know I’m going to be telling those Sukkah stories from the series I wrote long ago. The story for Day Two will be “The Sukkah That Moses Built.” You can read the story from my latest book called GOLDEN TALES FOR RAINY DAYS. Order your copy from Amazon.com. Just search Gail Landgraf and a book called GOLDEN TALES FOR RAINY DAYS.
HAVING FUN COOKING TOGETHER
We will all take turns cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner. Somewhere in between my husband will probably give a talk about the fact that this feast day is really a rehearsal time of when Yeshua Messiah returns again and transforms the earth into God’s Kingdom.
Have you ever wondered what that would be like? The Feast of Tabernacles is as close as it gets right now. Once we have been with Him at The Marriage Supper of The Lamb, Yeshua Messiah will usher in the Millennium, which will be a thousand year period where He will reign as Our King of Kings.
All wickedness will be subdued. God’s True People will be in charge of all of the cities of the earth. No one will want for anything. Everyone will be happy. It will be a period of great abundance. This is the only time of the whole year where we do not restrain ourselves from all our heart desires. The usual balancing act is not required during this week.
CELEBRATE GOD’S ABUNDANCE
It is a festival and a feast. We treat it as such.
You can eat all the chocolate you want!
Shop without worrying. We have saved for this event all year. There is plenty for everyone.
Which part of life will you enjoy that you never let yourself spend or take time for normally?
Hopefully by now, we have given our tithes to help others with their feast expenses. So, there is absolutely no reason to feel guilty. God WANTS us ALL to have plenty during this time. It is our celebration of joy.
Dine out if you wish. No cooking, no dishes to wash. Don’t skimp on the luxuries. Have the wine. Eat the dessert. Buy the shoes.
DO THINGS TOGETHER AS A FAMILY
As I mentioned earlier, this festival is a time of freedom. It is great to go out with your family and explore all of the blessings of the earth you never have time for during your typical working week.
My family loves to hike. We might visit a few farms with pumpkin patch activities, or take a tour of a farm where Clydesdale horses reside. Part of the time, we might tour some Arts and Science Museums. Some could take in a few nature walks at some of the many parks. History buffs like me will have a blast. Nature lovers like our grown children will certainly be in their element.
Mornings will be full of teaching and fellowship. Afternoons will be full of explorations and adventures. All week long we will be simply enjoying downtime and rest.
Evenings will be for enjoying food and fellowship around the firepit. Hope yours is situated right on the edge of the beautiful lake that backs up to the backyard of your “temporary shelter.” The lights on the water will be mesmerizing.
DON’T FORGET TO ENJOY YOUR SUKKAH!
Every day we will take some special moments to enjoy our Sukkah in some unique and fun way.
On the occasion of The Feast of Tabernacles, we pray that you and your family will be blessed with happiness, pleasure and prosperity.
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