God With Us

"Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. Moses was not able to enter the tent of meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. Throughout all their journeys whenever the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the sons of Israel would set out; but if the cloud was not taken up, then they did not set out until the day when it was taken up. For throughout all their journeys, the cloud of the Lord was on the tabernacle by day, and there was fire in it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel." -Exodus 40.34-38

The tabernacle and its items are finished, and now God instructs Moses on how to assemble all of it. When he is finished God descends in a cloud and covers the tent. His glory fills the tabernacle and Moses is unable to enter. While they were in the wilderness the presence of God determined when they moved and when they stayed put. By day the cloud would be on the tabernacle, and by night fire would be, and all of Israel was able to see that God was with them.

Men, this is what we are after in life, God's presence with us. What if God's presence was so heavy in our lives that it was literally overwhelming to the point that we couldn't enter wherever it is we spend time with Him? What if His presence was so heavy in our lives that we couldn't make a move until He decided it was time to move? And what if His presence was so heavy in our lives that when He did move, we packed up and followed without question or hesitation?

What if we would live like God was with us? What if we lived everyday in the very presence of God, completely dependant upon Him for every step we take? This is how God created for us to live. This is the intimate relationship He wants with us. Not one of total control, manipulating everything we do. But one of personal, intimate, fellowship that desires to live life as He created it to be. A life lived fully aware that God is present. A life that is lived in complete surrender to Him. A life that is lived with God.

"Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."

To God alone be the Glory!

Strength and Honor