Today's Reading: Exodus 29
Today’s verse is part of a larger passage that outlines the
instructions for consecrating the priests and the Tabernacle for worship in
ancient Israel. Our verse tells us that God will meet with the people of Israel
in the Tabernacle and that the Tabernacle will be sanctified, or made holy, by
God's glory.
In the context of the passage, this indicates that the
consecration of the priests and the Tabernacle is necessary for the people of
Israel to worship God in a manner that is pleasing to Him. This was a process
by which the priests were set apart and prepared for service to God.
This verse contains a profound and astonishing promise from
the LORD – that He will “MEET” with the people. The idea is that if the priests
and the people follow God’s prescribed blueprint for dedicating the Tabernacle
and consecrating the priests, that He would “come out from hiding” and manifest
Himself to them, making His presence known to His people. What an amazing
promise!
The Bible repeatedly declares that it is the desire of our
Creator to meet with His created beings. His will is for us to have a close
personal connection with Him as we journey through life on Earth. He is not a
far-away God, nor a hidden God. He is ever ready to meet with us by revealing
His presence to us. All He asks is that we
prepare for such an experience by sanctifying and consecrating our lives to Him.
One of the primary effects of meeting with God is a
deepening of your faith and sense of spiritual connection. When a person
encounters a meeting with God, they experience a sense of awe, reverence, and
humility that comes from being in the presence of a Supernatural and Almighty Being.
This can lead to a greater understanding and appreciation of God's power, love,
and grace, and a desire to live in accordance with His will. Encountering God in
this way is a life-altering experience that brings a sense of peace, purpose,
and joy to our lives. And it is not far away from any one of us.
God desires to have a relationship with His people and is
always available to come out from hiding to meet with us when we follow His
prescribed blueprint for our lives.
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