This morning, I read the last few chapters of Exodus. It ends on a high note…wow! The glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle! It’s done! Everything has been made, assembled, dedicated, and set for use. God has moved in. The glory of God is so thick in the Tabernacle that Moses can’t even go inside. This is God among His people!
Then the cloud covered the Tabernacle, and the glory of the LORD filled the Tabernacle. Moses could no longer enter the Tabernacle because the cloud had settled down over it, and the glory of the LORD filled the Tabernacle. (Exodus 40:34–35, NLT)
This morning, I was overwhelmed by these thoughts. Look at how far Israel has come in the book of Exodus! Once slaves, now free! They went from making bricks for Pharaoh to making a Tabernacle for God! They are no longer under taskmasters but under God’s care and protection! God delivered Israel!
As believers, we can undoubtedly see this same God doing the same thing in our lives! Where were you when God found you? Where are you today? Yep, it’s time to praise God! Yes, the road is tough going at times. There can be fears, dark valleys, and sometimes even a sense of desperation. But there are also rest stops along the way. There are milestones along the way. There are small and large victories along the way. There is God along the way! And the destination God has in mind is full of His glory!
As a believer, you have come a long way! Look how far you have come! Let’s rejoice in what God has done and look forward to the amazing journey ahead with great anticipation!
So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son. He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding. (Ephesians 1:6–8, NLT)