In my study today, the Lord posed me an interesting question. Which tabernacle are you worshiping at? Are you at the Tabernacle of Moses or the Tabernacle of David? He then began directing my study to show me the difference and I want to share that briefly with you. Hebrews 12:18-22 gives a description of the two tabernacles.
THE TABERNACLE OF MOSES.
The tabernacle of Moses kept the people separated from the presence of God. Only the priests could enter the Holy Place and only the Chief Priest could enter the Holy of Holies where the Ark was kept as a symbol of the presence of God. Hebrews talks about the fear the people had about hearing God speak. I feel this tabernacle is all about separation of people from the presence of God, in today's church we have multiple denominations that keep us separated by doctrine, or race. In all the churches we are content with a brief visitation of the Holy Spirit, over a true manifestation of the Spirit, YET WE ARE CALLED FOR MORE!!!!
THE TABERNACLE OF DAVID.
David did somethings different under the direction of God. First the tabernacle was surrounded by people who worshiped and sang songs to the Lord 24 hours a day. Remember that God inhabits the praises of His people. Secondly, David raised the flaps of the tent up so all the people could see and experience the Glory of the Lord that surrounded the Ark of the Covenant. This idea of worship brought people together. How would the church world change if we simply got back to worshiping God, and allowed the Holy Spirit to teach us the Word so that we would set aside our petty doctrinal differences and become the family of the faith God intended. Acts reminds us they were in one place and in one mind, from that came a manifestation of God's power, not a quick in and out.
I find it interesting that all the prophecies about Tabernacles the only one God says that will be rebuilt is the Tabernacle of David. Amos 9:11 says "In that day I will restore the fallen booth of David: I will repair its gaps, restore its ruins, and rebuild it as in the days of old, " The word booth is usually translated tabernacle as in Feast of Tabernacles, as it was a tent or a booth. I believe God is calling the church back to worship, allowing the presence of God to fill and change us. His presence will bring in the lost, His presence will heal the sick, His presence will change the hard hearted and in His presence we find joy unspeakable. In this day and age this is what the Body of Christ needs, we don't need more programs, or stuff, just the true manifestation of God in our services, our lives, our families and as He gets control of us, our nation.
So today I want you to answer the same question, which tabernacle are you worshiping at? Allow His spirit and word to minister and speak to you as you answer this question. I know I want to be like David in Psalms 91 and dwell in the shadow of the Almighty forever as I sing and worship in His presence.
Grace and Peace be multiplied to you.
Eric
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