Read Chapters 37 & 38
Like the previous chapters, we again are bombarded with details! Do you think God was trying to make a point? Just curious...
Here are a few things that I noticed:
1) In Chapter 37, where God give instructs on how to build the Ark of the Covenant (which held the stones that had the 10 commandments on them, AKA really important box), we see a repeating pattern of a certain type of metal used...gold. Of course we can easily figure out that gold was used because the container was holding one of the most precious pieces of the Old Testament. Aside from this made me think, how often do we use our best resources for the glory of God? How often do we give our precious time up to serve others, draw closer to God through prayer, or read the bible?
2) In all the meticulous details, there was order. Sometimes we can complain that we have to obey rules, listen to authorities, and abide by the laws but this goes back to the very beginning. What would have happened if all of the people under Moses decided they didn't want to build the altar in chapter 38? Do you think God's plan would have been fulfilled? Things would have gone crazy!
I saw a recent trend on twitter #IfThePurgeWasReal , talking about the new movie out called The Purge where crime is legal for 24 hours in the United States. Can you imagine if that was really allowed? When you think of extreme bases like that, it makes you thankful for order and authority!
Its important to remember that God has placed order and authority in our lives today, just like he did back when Moses was leading the Israelites, to protect us and not to limit our potential.
-Amy
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