Today's Passage: Exodus 40
Move-in day! I can remember how exciting it was to move into our new church building almost a year ago. We'd seen it built phase-by-phase and it was finally ready for us. We began packing everything, and suddenly had much more stuff than we thought. Items that had taken up entire rooms now only took up a corner of a room. Although it took a while to settle in and get used to the new surroundings, our church was so thankful to have a new space. It was just fun!
As I read through this chapter I can't help but imagine how excited the Israelites must have been. They'd been working to build the tabernacle, following God's directions perfectly. They finally had a special place for worship. As amazing as the tabernacle of the Old Testsament is, it is also amazing that a tabernacle is no longer God's dwelling place...my heart is! I can't imagine how awesome it must have been to see a cloud filled with fire representing God's glory. How comforting it would be to look over to the tabernacle and see that cloud's presence. But how much more comforting that I have that same presence within me! As I contemplate what that means, I am becoming more and more aware of just how UNaware I am of his presence sometimes. How often I fail to submit to the prodding of the Holy Spirit. Let us seek Him this week...is He inviting you to pray for a friend, encouraging you to share your faith with a co-worker, helping you to show patience with your kids? Be confident in the guidance and encouragement of the Holy Spirit in your heart!
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