Numbers 7 – 10 Honoring the Tabernacle

From early on, Moses inquired of the Lord how to worship Him. God gave Moses several requirements and now the time has come for them to consecrate the work and the workers. Great detail is given so that all are aware of the price that was paid for this place of worship. Moses listed not only the gifts but the men who came forward to present the offerings. After the last of the presentation of the gifts, Moses consecrated the Tabernacle. From there, Moses led them further into the wilderness where they could worship the Lord. As they journeyed, the cloud moved or lingered. The flame of the Light of God also illuminated their journey and it too, moved or lingered. But, the most important part of this movement were the words Moses spoke: 

Then it came about when the ark set out that Moses said, 

“Rise up, O Lord! 

And let Your enemies be scattered, 

And let those who hate You flee before You.” When it came to rest, he said, 

“Return, O Lord, 

To the myriad thousands of Israel.”

What a wondrous set of verses to remind them and us in turn, that God goes before us and behind us to protect us. Today, we have the Holy Spirit to do the same. Do we honor the Lord such as this to honor the Lord who is our Protector?