Sunday, January 29, 2012

Today's reading in Exodus 25-28 describes the construction of the Tabernacle.  The exact way in which each item is to be made and decorated shows how important that design is to God.  I am amazed that this huge, heavy tent will be packed up and moved every time the Israelites move their camp.  It is clear that the Tabernacle had to be constructed in a way to make it moveable.  But, I have been camping.  The only thing more exhausting that setting up camp, is breaking camp and packing up for the trip home.  The size and complicated structure of the Tabernacle clearly requires precise planning and organization.  I wonder if they every lost a tent peg.  It can be a real problem!