Author Darlene J. Conard

When I read about the Tabernacle plan, I imagine myself in the scriptures at each event. Exodus 27:9-19

 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts are than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:8-9 KJV)

God’s ways are not at all strange but unique. He expresses Himself in ways as He is. For example, the ark of the covenant contained the power of He who sat upon it.

If you desire to understand God, “You must step into that place. Call on the name of Jesus. He will give you an unforgettable experience!

I get lost in His presence, never wanting to come back. It is not the world’s territory, But God planned pavilions for those who hunger, thirst, and seek His righteousness. As I studied this story of Moses, I began to imagine myself being there. Here’s how I imagine it.

I walked aimlessly in the desert, searching and searching, yet nothing seemed to appease my soul. Truth and mercy seemed as though they were far from me. Without ceasing, I yielded my heart toward heaven in hopes that it would open its windows and pour upon me His salvation.

As I stood back, my eyes visualized the Tabernacle of God constructed. With my own eyes, I have watched and worked as we built the church of the living God. I walk these courts with an empty mind daily, hungering to enter the holy of holies.

As I witnessed the redemption of Israel, I recognized a need of my own to see God’s face, to face to behold His glory. I have the need to walk into His presence that will change me.

With that in mind, I worked my way through the endless pressing crowd. My heart pounded as I drew closer and closer to the brasin altar. My heartbeat droned out the crackling sounds of the burnt offering the priest had offered. The fumes of the burning incense filled my lungs as I took deeper breaths and boldly approached the veil. By this time, I had no strength to stand. All my physical strength had fled from my body. With trembling hands, I took one last deep breath and closed my eyes.

My heartbeat increased to an uncontrollable speed as I slipped my frail fingers through the edge of the veil, changing my life to see that glorious glow. There is no shadow of turning. The radiant glow burst forth as I slipped my frail fingers through the veil.

From the bottom of the floor, my eyes went upward only to see two cherubim with their wings stretched forth, the mercy seat on which the Almighty sat upon His throne. His glory outshined the sun. I fell upon my face as though I was dead, and my soul did open up and yield the tears that it had held for so long. Hot tears flooded my eyes as I lay before God with my face to the ground. His light was so radiant, and He, being so holy, brought to the surface my impurities. That is why I entered the holy of holies, for His mercy, grace, and pardon. Never will I be the same, for I have seen His glory. I am forever changed.  

Where do you see yourself in the word of God? His desire is for us to need Him. When we become desirous of reaching for Him, we please Him. We attract His presence. He can connect.

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