Exodus 25:8 “Then have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them.” (NIV)*

God wanted to be with his children

So offerings, He asked them to bring

Pure gold, purple yarn, fine linen and such

Their most precious, treasured things.

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They made a sanctuary for the Lord

Exactly like the pattern He showed

God knew what the tabernacle required

Measurements and placement, just so.

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His plan was a dwelling place

Heart offerings became heaven’s home

Preparing the way for His offering–

When heart’s sanctuary would become His own.

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poem and photo by Patty Perkins

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Exodus 25:2 “…You are to receive the offering for me from each man whose heart prompts him to give.” (NIV)*

Exodus 25:9 “Make this tabernacle and all its furnishings exactly like the pattern I will show you.” (NIV)*

*The One Year Bible, New International Version, copyright 1986, Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois.

Check out today’s reading, Exodus 25:1-40, for details about the Old Testament sanctuary…glad He provided a new way!