Wednesday, 23 December 2009 01:00 | and posted in Divine Presence
So the cloud of the Lord was over the tabernacle by day, and fire was in the cloud by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel during all their travels. Exodus 40:38
The significance of this verse can be easily missed if you are unaware of where the Tabernacle was situated within the Israelite camp. Numbers 2 informs us that the Tabernacle was positioned in the very centre of the camp!*
God's desire was to be at the very centre of Israel's corporate and individual lives. So much so he was willing to "tent it" with His people in order to do this.
FOOTNOTE:
* The Tabernacle was a very ornate tent where the Israelite priests ministered.