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As we are studying Psalms, we need to slow down and read them like our English Lit classes from school. The more time you spend meditating on them, the more God shows you. How do you approach your day? In a hurry trying to get tons of things done, or with the realization that keeping God first will make everything else fall into place?

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The priests who served in the tabernacle were to be ordained and consecrated.  They were to be servants of God.  Do you feel you are called to serve God in a specific way? Again, we see that if they did not dress in a specific way when they came to minister at the tabernacle, especially their undergarments, they would die.  Do you think this sounds harsh?  Do you think it is more about obedience than the garments? Why do you think God was working so hard to teach them obedience? Heavenly Father, I think about how You have worked to show us that all Your rules have a foundation in teaching us to be obedient to You.  I know You are trying to protect us, usually from our own poor decisions, but I also know we are people that want things to make sense, and so often from the world’s perspective, things don’t make sense.  I know I am to have faith, but I have to admit that I too want things to make sense, but my faith is strong and my love for You is helping that faith grow strong and just believe and obey.  Help me to be obedient to You even when things don’t’ make sense.  Help me be strong in my faith and grow it stronger every day so I can be a witness to the world of a faithful believer. In Jesus’ name. Amen!

What was the significance of the gold medallion engraved with “Holy To The Lord” over the priest’s forehead as he offered sacrifices to God? How can you always keep God in mind as you worship? There were bells sewn into the priest’s robe to announce his presence and movements as he served the Lord in the Most Holy Place.  Without these bells he could die.  Think about what it meant for him as a mere man to go into the presence of the Lord.      Heavenly Father, Would I risk my life to worship You if I knew I could die if I did anything wrong, or came to You with the wrong mindset?  I sure hope I would, but it’s hard to know what I would do until the situation came to reality.  I know things have changed drastically for us as faithful believers on this side of the cross, but I wonder if You are disappointed with how we come into Your presence without the reverence, adoration, and wonder that the priests had at one time.  I so want to please You and want You to know that I do know You are God and deserve our praise, worship, and to be revered above all else.  I know we seldom seem to revere You as we should.  Thank You for loving me and accepting me as I am and extending Your grace and mercy to me even though I know I don’t deserve it. In Jesus’ name. Amen!

What was the significance of the priests bearing the names of the sons of Israel in the breastpiece of judgment on their ephod? How can we carry the name of Jesus with us as we go about our day? What can you do today to worship God in a way that is pure worship and not just asking Him for what You need? Heavenly Father, help me realize that I carry Your name with me everywhere I go and those around me see You in me, so I need to be so careful what I say and do.  I am a messenger to those around me of what it means to be a follower of Christ and I need to be ever faithful to You.  Help me remember I represent You every step I take, every word I speak, every action I make.  Help me remember to represent You well, even on my worst days, help me act in the best ways, for You. In Jesus name’ Amen!

Why do you think God appointed special priests? Why do you think was God so specific about how the clothing for the priests was made? God’s standards were high for the priests clothing they wore as they ministered to Him.  Do you think His standards have changed? Heavenly Father, when I read these verses and see the detail that went into the garments just like the detail that went into the tabernacle, I can’t help but wonder if we have become too lax in how we come to You.  I know You don’t care what we are wearing as much as You do the condition of our hearts, but I wonder if the condition of our hearts shouldn’t desire to give You our very best, even in the way we dress.  I don’t mean that we should dress in expensive clothes, but more that we should dress respectful of You, since we are coming to You to worship You.  I do believe we worship differently depending on how we prepare to come into Your presence.  That could mean our clothing, or our prayers, definitely our attitude.  I just can’t seem to get past how perfect and precise You wanted things.  You are a precise God and not one to give us Your leftovers, but it seems like so often I give You my leftovers.  I know You don’t expect us to spend all our money on clothes for church, but again, I don’t want to give You my worst.  Help me see how You would have me prepare to worship You, and how to give You my very best each and every day. In Jesus’ name. Amen!

I wonder what the significance of using olive oil and as described here, “pure beaten olive oil”? Why did the lampstand burn continually? I wonder if they kept it burning when they moved from place to place and how they moved it? This wasn’t an easy task for sure that they would create, build, and then move all the furnishings as well as the tabernacle itself.  I think about moving from one house to the next ever 10 years or so and I can’t imagine being on the move for 40 years.

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As we are seeing the instructions coming to an end on how to build the tabernacle there is a question that lingers in my mind that I truly don’t have the answer for, but I know there has to be a reason.  Why were the furnishings outside the curtain be made of bronze while those inside the curtain and the ark of the covenant are made of gold? I know God doesn’t do anything without reason.  I love that acacia wood was used as it is known to be beautiful as well as durable, which makes me think of the love of God for us.  Beautiful and long lasting.  Are there other questions you have about symbolism and the construction of this tabernacle? Imagine how it must have been over the 40 years they spent in the wilderness to take this tabernacle down and put it back up as they moved from place to place.

What was the purpose of the veil? The veil was to separate the people from God as He dwelt in the Most Holy Place. I just love that we are no longer separated from God. We have Jesus as our intercessor. The Holy Spirit dwells with us daily. God’s plan is perfect. His provision is complete, and we are beyond blessed. Thank God today for all that He does for you and all that He provides for us. Thank God for His perfect plan and His unconditional love. May we learn, as we grow more like Him, to love unconditionally.  When you consider the thickness of this veil, remember that when Jesus died on the cross, this veil is ripped from top to bottom.  Thank You God for allowing us direct access to You through Your precious Son, Jesus Christ.  He redeemed us from our own sin!

Can you imagine the beauty of this temple and the furnishings? How much more beautiful will heaven be? They were limited to things of this earth, but heaven will be beyond what we can imagine because it will be made of things we haven’t yet seen.  I can’t wait to see His majesty and the home He has prepared for me. I believe His promise and I pray that you too will join me in heaven one day. If you are not certain of this promise, spend time today praying for redemption in Jesus and reach out to the ministry team if you are not certain of your salvation. One of us would love to talk with you. Call or text us at: 918-344-5656 and we will respond as quickly as possible.

Look at the picture that is on this post and see what man has been able to create that looks like what the tabernacle must have looked like.  How beautiful!  Again, we see God’s provisions being made for His temple. He has not left any detail out of His plan. He plans our life with the same attention to detail. We, however, must wait patiently for His plan to unfold. Dear God, bless us with patience and help us to rely on you and your provisions. Help us to pray, “Thy will be done” daily in our life and step out of the way so that You can answer that prayer.

Again, God provides the directions for a lampstand that will be used in the temple. Every piece He had them create had a specific use and meaning.  He designed this lampstand with six branches and of course everything about each piece had a special significance.  God doesn’t do anything without purpose and meaning.  Our God is a God of details. As I live my life and look back, I see where He has provided in so many ways and has worked the details out for me long before I knew I would be in a certain situation. If you have found the same in your life, give God the praises He deserves and tell everyone you know how much God loves us and is our great provider, even in the smallest of matters. Thank you, God.

Here we see God preparing His people to build the furniture that will be needed in the temple for the sacrifices they will make. These sacrifices will serve as an atonement for their sins. I am so grateful that Jesus’ death on that cross has absolved me of all of my sins. Do I ask for forgiveness of my sins as I live my life? Do I call on the Holy Spirit for direction as I live? I am so thankful I live on this side of the cross. May I remember to daily thank Jesus for what He did for us.

It still amazes me that God desired to dwell among His people on a daily basis. He communicated with Moses while he was present on the mercy seat. We have been given the Holy Spirit as our helper. We are so blessed because the Holy Spirit is with us always. Be still and listen for the direction of the Holy Spirit in your life. He dwells within us, but I can say I do not always attune my heart to His guidance. I pray that God will convict me and lead me to seek the power of the Holy Spirit daily, minute by minute. May you join me in this prayer. Is there a special place you like to pray because you can focus and feel the Spirit better without distractions?