Wed., 3/18/15 Devotion (Ex. 29:43)

Today's encouragement comes from Exodus 29:43, where we read these words:

"And there I will meet with the children of Israel, and the tabernacle shall be sanctified by My glory."

God meets with people in His "tabernacle," or "sanctuary." Our Lord Jesus Christ, in His resurrected and glorified body, has already "entered" this realm in heaven (cf. Heb. 9:12 & 24). Now, because the God-Man has finished His work, and poured out His Spirit on His New Covenant Church, the sanctuary is completely “expanded," if you will, all over the face of the earth.

God dwells in heaven, in humble hearts, and in holy Sabbath (Sunday) Wor-ship Services. Let us be sure to avail ourselves of our access to Him, in and through Christ—as we are diligent to boldly approach God’s throne by grace through faith in Jesus alone.

[Puritan quote of the day: "He that is most tender of God's honor, shall find by experience that God is most mindful of his comfort.” —Thomas Brooks, in, "Heaven on Earth"]