Day 40 - Building God's Dwelling Place (Exodus 25-28) - Year 2
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TODAY'S READING:

• Exodus 25-28

WORD OF THE DAY:

-  Display

Proverbs 1:7 reminds us that "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction." As we delve into the book of Exodus over the next several days, we find God imparting His wisdom and instruction to Moses to construct a holy sanctuary—a dwelling place for Him among His people.

God's meticulous plans for this sanctuary reflect His nature as a detailed and orderly God. He desires perfection because this is where He will meet with Moses and His people, and He is a holy God. From offerings for the Tabernacle to the plans for the Ark of the Covenant, Table, and Lampstand, every detail matters.

The construction of the Tabernacle and Altar of Burnt Offering follows God's instructions closely. His people are asked to follow these divine guidelines, just as He communicated them to Moses on the mountain.

As we read about the plans for the Courtyard and Light for the Temple, we are reminded of the importance of paying close attention to detail and being specific in our measurements. The word "must" comes into play, emphasizing the significance of adhering to God's instructions.

The clothing for the priests, along with the design of the ephod and chestpiece, further demonstrates God's attention to detail. He instructs the use of two onyx stones engraved with the names of the tribes of Israel, signifying significance and a constant reminder that they are God’s chosen people.

One remarkable aspect of this reading is the concept of "sacred offerings." God asked His people to provide gold, silver, linen, oil, wood, and more. These were once enslaved individuals, yet God fulfilled His promise to Abraham by allowing them to leave Egypt with great wealth.

This wealth was then used to build God's holy tabernacle, a stark contrast to the symbols of worship for false gods that they left behind in Egypt—pyramids, statues, idols, and temples. God established worship for Himself, much like cathedrals were built in the Middle Ages to display God's glory among an illiterate population.

Symbols abound in these pages, particularly in Exodus 27:20-21, where God commands the use of pure olive oil to keep the lamps burning continually. This mirrors the words of Jesus in John 8:12, "I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life."

Word of the day: Display. To make a prominent exhibition of something where it can be easily seen. What was God displaying through these instructions? His glory.

Exodus's sacred offerings and detailed instructions teach us that offerings to God should come from willing hearts, not mere obligations. It's not about the type or amount of the gift; it's about the condition of our hearts when we give. As 2 Corinthians 9:7 emphasizes, we should give cheerfully, for God loves a cheerful giver.

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