Why does God go into such detail about how the tabernacle should be made? Because God is creating a resting place on earth. The tabernacle is to be God’s temporary earthly home.

Over the years there have been many times when I have left home for a few days and lived out of a hotel room. If I am going to be at that hotel room for more than a couple nights, the very first thing I do is arrange it the way I want it. I put my clothes where I can find them, I put my toilettes on the sink, I lay my books out on a shelf. If I am going to have to live in this temporary residence for a while I am going to make it as close to home as possible.

I suspect God is doing the same thing with the tabernacle. It was never God’s intention that this be a permanent home; but God is going to have the divine temporary resting place established according to God’s liking.

Where does God reside on earth today? In the hearts of all those who have turned to Jesus Christ. What does this say about our hearts?

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