The Lord said to Moses, 2 “Tell the Israelites to bring me an offering. You are to receive the offering for me from everyone whose heart prompts them to give. 3 These are the offerings you are to receive from them: gold, silver and bronze; 4 blue, purple and scarlet yarn and fine linen; goat hair; 5 ram skins dyed red and another type of durable leather; acacia wood; 6 olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense; 7 and onyx stones and other gems to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece. 8 Then have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them. 9 Make this tabernacle and all its furnishings exactly like the pattern I will show you.” (Exodus 25:1–9)
Moses received exact instructions from God on the building of the tabernacle, instructions with much detail, precision, and excellence. God’s request here indicates much of His character: the precious stones and materials indicate His greatness and transcendence. God’s desire to always be with His people is indicated by the portable nature of the tabernacle.
Today, you are the dwelling through which God makes Himself known. You are the tabernacle of God, one that He made with great detail in mind, much precision and excellence. When God created you, nothing was forgotten, left out, or still desired. There was no missing piece. You are exactly how God envisioned you to be. He made you, and when you accepted Christ as your Savior, He made His home in you.
Praise God for choosing you to be His dwelling place! Praise Him for His beautiful creativity in making you who you are. Ask God to give you the courage to live in a posture of believing that you are His prized possession. Pray for God to give you humility and patience to see His image in those around you, as well, and the courage to respond to life in love.
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