Passage
Exodus 26:1-37 (ESV)
God Accepts Those Who Fear Him
Acts 10:17-35
Key Verse: 10:34
The Holy and Inclusive God
Date: Jan. 14, 2016
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 26:1
First, the curtains reveal more of God (1-29). The inner curtain separated the Most Holy Place. God, in his holiness and moral perfection, is separate from the world. Yet, God made himself accessible by the blood. The curtains meant the tabernacle was made to travel. God travels with his people. The curtains were blue and scarlet and purple. The curtains reflected the beauty of the Lord. Yet its final covering was made of the hides of sea cows. The tabernacle was beautiful on the inside and dull on the outside. God is beautiful to those who know him. He honors inner beauty.
Second, God utilizes the gifts of his people (30-37). Artisans were living among the Hebrews. They could now use all of their skills and talents for the glory of God. God has given each of us talents. But we are to bring glory to God with our talents in God's way and not our own. Everything was to be done according to his pattern. When we know the will of God and obey it, we can find God's gifts and utilize them in the most God honoring way.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for granting us access to you. May our lives bring you glory.
One Word: God is accessible and inclusive
