The Tabernacle

FATHER, This morning reading about the construction of the tabernacle, the ark and all the furnishings and utensils, it’s curious to me that the whole creation of the world was covered by two chapters and yet the description of and then the building of Your tabernacle – in great detail -covers several chapters. This was where You would dwell with Your people, where they could – through the High Priest and on the day of Atonement – come into Your presence. It would seem that this is important, established by the witness of two (as You have it recorded two times). This is where our focus should be - on You. Creation itself is not as important as Your plan of redemption. We are – in Jesus - new creations, and Your dwelling is now within us – individually, personally, intimately – and we can come into Your presence by simply turning to You, seeking You and resting in You. It is all more than I can fully understand or appreciate, but I’m just so grateful that You have called me and that I am Yours!