February 14 - Exodus 39:32-40:38, Numbers 9:15-23

Good morning everyone,

This morning we begin our reading with the Israelites, presenting the completed Tabernacle to Moses for inspection. In less than six months they have finished all of the intricate specifications God laid out for them to follow. Moses checked it all out and found the work to be well done and blessed them. 

Then the Lord spoke to Moses and told him to go ahead and set the Tabernacle up, God gave him a precise order in which He wanted it done. Moses was careful to obey God’s instructions down to the smallest detail. 40:33 “Then Moses set up the courtyard around the tabernacle and altar and put up the curtain at the entrance to the courtyard. And so Moses finished the work.” It was finally all done and the glory of the lord filled the tabernacle.

Obviously, God was pleased with the obedience of Israel; pleased because it showed that they really did love Him, that they were willing to give of themselves for Him; that they desired to do what would be good and right in His eyes. 

After that, Moses could no longer enter the Tabernacle because the cloud by day, fire by night, God’s glory, had settled down over it. Whenever the cloud lifted the people of Israel would continue on their journey, if the cloud did not lift they would stay put. Remember back in chapter 33:14 God promised Moses by saying “I will personally go with you, Moses, and I will give you rest - everything will be fine for you” This is beautiful evidence that God did answer Moses' prayer. God's presence was with Israel, despite their back slide with golden calf.

So the Israelites who were once slaves to the Egyptians, making bricks without straw are now following the Lord God in quest of a better life.The Book of Exodus ends with great hope and trust in God. Though these backpacking people of many personalities, moods, ages, desires, and goals were in the middle of a desolate desert, had fierce enemies in the Promised Land, and were weak and liable to sin and rebellion, God was with them. This gave them great cause for faith and confidence. May I suggest that they are no different than me or you. We are just following God’s plan, doing the best we can on this weigh station called earth, but if you know nothing else it is imperative, most important, that you know God loves you and God is with you, He is with me He is with us! Always!! And if God is with us, is for us, then who could ever be against us! Romans 8:31 Amen?!

Well, we made it through another book, good job you guys!! I am excited to see what Numbers and Leviticus have for us. I love that you are taking this journey with me.

I pray you have a great day. To God be every bit of glory!

God bless you all …