Exodus 38-40 Getting It Exactly Right

The appointed craftsmen fashioned everything for the Tabernacle just as God had commanded.  Moses then personally inspected every piece to make sure that it conformed to God’s design.  “God could not and would not dwell in the Tabernacle unless everything was done according to the pattern He showed Moses on the mount.  Too many sincere people have tried to do God’s work their own way and then have asked God to bless it.  But ministry doesn’t work that way.  First we find out what God wants us to do, and we do it to glorify Him.  If we obey His will and seek to honor His name, then He will come and bless the work with His powerful presence,” my commentary said.

 

Once it was all assembled, on their New Year’s Day, the glory of God filled the Tabernacle and abode there.  “So powerful was the presence of God’s glory that Moses wasn’t able to enter the Tabernacle!” my commentary added.

 

Father, I know things are different now that Jesus has come, died, and been raised to life and the Holy Spirit now indwells believers.  Please let the abiding of the Holy Spirit in our lives be as awesome as the abiding of Your glory here in this chapter – filling us up so there is no room for sin!

 

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford