Last week was a long week. Lots of commitments for church and school. No excuses, just a delayed posting. For those who prayed for Jeffrey's grandmother, she went to be with Jesus. Please continue to pray for the family as we travel to High Point, NC for the funeral on Monday.
Now back to the task at hand...Exodus 25.
God is very specific as to the furnishings of the tabernacle. We see his specific design for the ark, the table and the lampstand.
I try to have the perspective of the Israelite people. I think I would have been pretty nervous with all of these specifications. After all, if I am an Israelite, I know that I haven't been the best at following the specifics that he has given me in the past.
When I read this passage I am blown away by the intricate details. The specific type of wood for the ark, the gold trim and molding, and the buds and blossoms on the lampstand.
"See that you make them according to the pattern shown to you on the mount."
His pattern. His specifications. His plan. His word. His design.
I know that in my life I need to be living more according to HIS planning and not my own. He knows the details of my life. He knows the parts of my heart that no one else sees.
He cares so much about me that he intricately designed me like no other person that will ever be.
He is giving the very people who had such a difficult time following his commands and important job. They are to build the Tabernacle. A place to observe the Sabbath so they would know that he is the Lord that makes them Holy,
I wonder if the people doubted their ability to do this right? I bet they did.
Today I am going to focus on how God is using me in my imperfect life. I am going to study his word and look for direction in more areas of my life. If the task seems to overwhelming or too big for me I am going to trust that he will give me specific instructions and that I will be mindful of them. Instead of complaining and gossiping about situations around me, I am going to be in prayer for God to use me in a mighty way according to his will.
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