Saturday, October 4, 2025

Entering The Outer Court

Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.
- Psalms 100:4

The outer court of the Tabernacle is the easiest level to access—it is designed to minister to the needs of your flesh in relationship with God.

Located outdoors, the outer court represents a level of prayer in which you thank Him for the things you can see and touch…such as your health, your family and your daily bread.

Scripture says you are to enter the gates of the Tabernacle with thanksgiving in your heart: “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name” (Psalms 100:4).

Praising Him is the first step toward entering the presence of God. Where is your relationship with God today? It may not be easy to just wake up and start praising the Lord, but that is what you need to do every moment of every day.

Take the time right now to express your gratitude to the Lord. Write it down. It doesn’t matter how long it is—what matters is that you express your heart before the Lord.

If you are going to see God’s glory, thanksgiving is the door that will lead you into His throne room.

Further Reading

• Philippians 4:6-8
• Psalms 100
• Psalms 103