Exodus 25:8, KJV “And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them.”
God’s instruction on the construction of the sanctuary clearly reveals His desire to dwell
among His people. We serve a God who wants to be always present among His people—this
makes God different from all other gods. He is a loving God who desires to restore
communion with the sinner.
In our carnal nature, the presence of God is not appreciated, and we are constantly running
away from Him. This is evident in the lives of our first parents, Adam and Eve. After sinning
in the Garden of Eden, they hid themselves from God. “And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.” Genesis 3:8, KJV
By frequently attending church services, the sinner may go through an emotional roller
coaster and claim repentance, yet not out of a sincere desire and love for God. Some may be
present in church out of boredom or simply to pass the time. They are physically present, but
their minds are wandering, burdened with the cares of life. Some arrive full of energy, yet
spend the entire service sleeping, only to perk up after the sermon ends.
Reflection:
Am I just playing church, or am I earnestly seeking the Kingdom of God and His
righteousness?
Do I truly delight in being in His presence, or is it just a mere ritual?
Prayer:
Lord, help me seek You with all my heart and soul. May You be my first, last, and all—and
may I not be just a habitual churchgoer, but a sincere Christian who loves Jesus.
In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.