In the tent of meeting, outside the curtain that shields the ark of the covenant law, Aaron and his sons are to keep the lamps burning before the Lord from evening till morning. This is to be a lasting ordinance among the Israelites for the generations to come.
Exodus 27:21 NIV
These lamps burning are an interesting symbol. At first i thought that they might symbolize people's prayer towards God since the priests kept them lit and it was only morning to evening. But then everything else in the temple represents God's actions towards us - his presence, his forgiveness, his provision etc. So this too must represent God's active watching over his people and is only lit morning to evening as a concession to the human priests who must sleep.
God's word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Also Jesus said that he is the light of the world. Both of these give an indication of direction and guidance.
Thank you God for guiding and directing us!
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