“And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will be their God” - Exodus 29v45
In this section of Exodus God is giving extensive directions to Moses for the construction of the tabernacle and for worship. In the midst of this God makes an amazing statement – “I will dwell among the children of Israel.”
It is one thing to be a people’s God. It is one thing for God to communicate with His people. It is quite another for God to come and dwell among His people. This speaks of God’s transcending presence in both heaven and earth. God’s grace is manifest throughout the word of God in so many ways. The fact that He cares for us, makes daily provision for us, and gave us His Word are amazing examples of His love, grace, and mercy in and of themselves. However it is almost incomprehensible that God would come to dwell among men. Even more amazing that in the New Testament one of the names for Christ is Immanuel, God with us!
Praise the Lord that He will dwell amongst His people. Praise Him that this promise is true for the nation of Israel, but it is also for all those who put their faith in Christ.
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