by Adam Johnson
"For the cloud of the LORD was on the tabernacle by day, and fire was in it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel throughout all their journeys." Exodus 40:38
The children of Israel finished the tedious tasks given them by Moses for the completion of the tabernacle. Throughout all the work, the scripture continually notes that the people did according to all that they were commanded to complete. What was the purpose of all of this difficult and exacting work? It was more than just a building for worship; its purpose was to be the physical location for the presence of the Lord.
The people knew the tabernacle signified the presence of the Lord - the same Presence that had led them through the Red Sea and through the wilderness to Mt. Sinai - a cloud by day and pillar of fire by night. It led them through their journeys. It was a cause of comfort, security, and also fear as no one, not even Moses, could enter because of the glory of the Lord.
Today we do not have pillars of fire to direct us to stay or go in our life journeys. We are presented with difficult questions and tasks everyday. Where are our signposts? The amazing thing is we have more today than even the disciples who lived with Jesus. "We have something more sure, the prophetic word, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place..." 2 Peter 1:19. We have much to direct us in everyday living - the Holy Spirit within us and the living Word of God.
Great Post! Thank you for this. So often we discount the Holy Spirit's presence in our lives as well as the power of God's Word.
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