Exodus 25:2 “…You are to receive the offering for Me from everyone whose heart prompts them to give.”
I am reminded in this passage of the fact that God loves us deeply. He wants a relationship with each one of us, and He has the ability to command such a relationship, to force us into a relationship, but He gives us the right to choose Him or not, knowing how rich a relationship with Him will be, allowing us to recognize our need for Him in our own lives.
Exodus 25:8 “Then have them make a sanctuary for Me, and I will dwell among them.”
As a fallible lump of humanity, it boggles my mind why He would even care about me, about any of us. He is the Creator of all the universe after all. But as a mother, a teacher, a compassionate human being, I get it. We are His creation, and He loves us simply because we are His. He wants to spend time with us. He wants a relationship with us. But He leaves it our choice.
Exodus 25:22 “There, above the cover between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the covenant law, I will meet with you….”
Lord, Thank You for this day, for this scripture, for this reminder that You love us and want a relationship with us. Thank You for giving us the space to choose You so that we understand our need before we even approach the foot of Your throne. Help us to shine Your light for all to see. Draw us closer. Amen.
Lamentations 3:22 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail.
Have a blessed day.
My faith, my life, my teaching–it's all a work in progress.