GOD MOVES IN
“And let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell in their midst.”
Exodus 25:8 (ESV)
The tabernacle was more than just a tent. It was God’s answer to a question every human heart asks: Is God really with us?
When God gave Moses the instructions, He didn’t just send a list of dimensions and measurements. He showed Moses a pattern, a picture of something holy. This wasn’t a random tent; it was modeled after something divine. It was meant to do more than impress. It was designed to move.
That’s one of the things that makes the tabernacle so unique. It was built to be portable. Unlike the temple that would come later, this holy place could travel. It was packed up, carried and reassembled wherever the people went. While they wandered in the wilderness, the presence of God moved with them.
Even more, it was located right in the middle of the camp—not outside or off-limits. God wasn’t distant. He was close, and that changed everything.
The tabernacle reminded the people that God was both holy and near. He was with them in their journey, not just waiting for them at the destination. It pointed to something even bigger—a God who would not just visit but live with His people. A God who would, one day, take on flesh and tabernacle among us in Jesus.
Your life might feel like a wilderness right now. You might be carrying burdens, walking through uncertainty, or longing for direction. The good news is that God is still setting up camp right in the middle of it all. He still moves in. He still draws close.
You’re not alone. And you don’t have to wait until things are settled to meet with Him.
APPLICATION: Where does God want to meet you today? Ask Him. Where do you want to see God move in your life? Tell Him. Invite Him into your life today and picture Him setting up shop in the middle of your life.
PRAYER: Lord, thank You for being the God who moves with me. You are not waiting for me to figure it all out before You draw near. Help me recognize that You are here, even now, and that I can meet with You in the middle of my journey. Amen.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?