The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him and what came to my heart and mind in Exodus 38:21,
"These are the amounts of the materials used for the tabernacle, the tabernacle of the covenant law, which were recorded at Moses' command by the Levites under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron, the priest."
How much in metals used? An astonishing amount! Over 1 ton of gold, 3 3/4 tons of silver, and 2 1/2 tons of bronze! The tabernacle was lavish and extravagant!
It must have been something to behold. The craftsmanship of engravers, designers, embroiderers and weavers was beyond anything ever seen, as these craftsmen had been endowed by the Holy Spirit to produce what mere mortals on their own could not. Exodus 35:30-35.
"These are the amounts of the materials used for the tabernacle, the tabernacle of the covenant law, which were recorded at Moses' command by the Levites under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron, the priest."
How much in metals used? An astonishing amount! Over 1 ton of gold, 3 3/4 tons of silver, and 2 1/2 tons of bronze! The tabernacle was lavish and extravagant!
It must have been something to behold. The craftsmanship of engravers, designers, embroiderers and weavers was beyond anything ever seen, as these craftsmen had been endowed by the Holy Spirit to produce what mere mortals on their own could not. Exodus 35:30-35.
The construction of the tabernacle was a joint venture of sorts. It was designed by God, built according to God's specifications by craftsmen he endowed with beyond-human skill and ability. Without a doubt, it was one of the great wonders of the world in Moses' day.
To me, the tabernacle stood as a testimony to the beauty of something God can create in this lost and fallen world. Today, I see this in brothers and sisters God has conformed to the image of his Son, Jesus Christ, carefully crafting each one, Romans 8:29. God builds things like love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control into believers lives, Galatians 5:22-23.
The most wonderful people I have met have been those who have been shaped by the handiwork of God himself. Folks who are a joy to be around, an inspiration to get to know, and a great and wonderful encouragement to spend time with.
God creates beauty.
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
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Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just respond and let me know.
Trevor Fisk
trevor.fisk@gmail.com
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