The first lesson of Canaan

Today my Biblical question for the Morning Show which I do every weekday on Am 930 the Light was, "Where was the first tabernacle in the promised land located?"  The thing about this location was that it was abandoned of course later for various reasons.  Some were because of political alignments yet the scripture is clear about one of the main reasons.  The main reason was because the people had forgotten about God.  Neglect and partial surrender are the most prevalent sins among Christians.  The funny thing is that it can so easily happen.  You forget to have your devotion one morning and then that turns in two or three.  Before you know it a week has gone by.  You neglect or skip church and before you know it a month has gone by.  You forget to pray over your food once and before you know it, you never pray over your food.  Little things but over time they can build into a life of neglect.  Strong faith does not just happen it takes, discipline, faithfulness, obedience and hard work.  When you meet someone who has a strong faith, behind that, is a hard consistent work effort.  Paul writes that we are to work out our own salvation with fear and trembling.  He means to work hard at your faith.  I would never advocate a works oriented faith but I do recommend a faith that you work at.  You have the kind of relationship with God that you work at.  If you want weak faith be lazy.  If you want strong faith work hard.  I am amazed how many people are lazy and inconsistent in the one thing they should be strong in.  Faith is based on a strong love for God and a hope in the future He brings.  Don't be lazy but be strong and you will possess your land.