Now the Lord is commanding Moses to receive an offering for the enablement of the Tabernacle. This is not forced giving but rather from "each man whose heart prompts him to give". The Lord is specific about what is to be given and its use as an ephod/breastplate and the tabernacle. The Tabernacle would be where the Lord would dwell as He goes with them to the Promised land. The next item that will be specified for the tabernacle would be the Ark. This is a chest measuring around 3.75' by 2.25' by 2.25' and made of acadia wood. The details for ring poles and the poles are laid out as well as an "atonement" cover of pure gold and having 2 angels made of gold at the ends of the cover. The cover will be on top of the arc. The ark will include the Testimony (10 Commandments stone tablets).
When I hear of the ark, my mind wanders to the movie, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. That was the first of its trilogy and perhaps the best. Still, the importance of the ark was lost in translation as the power of the Lord rests not in the created but the Creator. Yet it would be cool to see the actual tablets carved from the finger of God.
All in all, a decent weekend. Got all of my household chores done as well as 90% of the taxes. Glad to get a refund overall. Decent dentist report and some good shopping also highlighted Saturday although dinner was real make-shift. Church was good and was able to pray and anoint an old friend awaiting news from further medical tests. Got home relatively quickly and down to Delly. Praiseful that the boys got home from their destination. Long week in store for me workwise....
Prayers for Irene as she heads home today, the weather for her first half of the trip is forecasted for rain. Hope she takes my offer to stop the night if she tires out. Prayers also this week for Donna and Wilfred as she awaits her news.
Praise for today: For you make me glad by your deeds, O Lord; I sing for joy at the works of your hands. Ps 92:4
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