In today’s chronological Bible reading plan, all the details from the last several days come together in one big “aha” moment. Wow, what a Tabernacle! Descriptions like “finely woven,” “skillfully embroidered,” “exquisite designs,” and “skilled craftsmen” were scattered throughout the reading. And gold — gold, and more gold! In today’s prices, about 64.7 million dollars’ worth of gold was used in this Tabernacle. Impressive for a portable tent!
As I sat, trying to imagine what this must have looked like, this verse came to mind:
But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building; (Hebrews 9:11, KJV)
In other words, Jesus is so much better. As a believer, you don’t have to go to a tabernacle and have a priest offer a sacrifice for you. You don’t have to go through an entire system of worship to access God. You can draw near to God because Jesus fulfilled and replaced that old system. The value of this kind of access exceeds $64 million. A direct relationship with God is priceless.
Reach out to God today. If you are facing trouble, reach out to Jesus. If you are unsure about a decision, reach out to Jesus. If you are anxious or uncertain, reach out to Jesus. Reach out simply to express your love for Him. Talk to Him. He is there for you.
Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens; A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man. (Hebrews 8:1–2, KJV)
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