Day 11

6:00 AM wake-up

Read Exodus 25

I am always struck with the detailed design instruction God gave Israel for the tabernacle. Measurements, material, how to fasten it together, everything. This was very important, as its very design provided a symbol of God and His relationship with man. I am sure I have not plumbed the depths of what He is communicating. When I read commentaries, I think they haven't either. One thing, though, is clear. God cares about where He meets with us. The tabernacle (Hebrew: משכן‎, mishkan, "residence" or "dwelling place"), while named from the perspective of man as the place God dwells, is in fact the intersection of the discrete presence of God and presence of His people. God dwells everywhere - thus the tabernacle is our meeting place with Him. May we remember this as we approach our quiet times.

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Ran a bit short - had to take the daughter to a track meet.