Author Darlene J. Conard

I resent feeling restricted in my ability to express myself freely. It creates a sense of frustration and despair, making the atmosphere miserable. The inability to openly share my thoughts and emotions takes a toll on me, leaving me feeling muted and isolated.

 After reviewing my feelings of frustration, thoughts of God began to surface. I remembered a crucial moment when He communicated directly with His prophets, guiding them with His wisdom. Eventually, a great nation arose, rooted in the promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Through Moses, the Tabernacle was established. The Holy of Holies was a place in the tent where priests offered sacrifices for sins. God was on a box but also in a box. (Exodus 31:7) The Ark of Covenant couldn’t be touched. (2 Samuel 6:1-6)

Through Jesus’s death, burial, and resurrection, we have the privilege of having Him within us. He didn’t want to be in a box anymore. He wanted to be much closer. (Matthew 1:23)

He informed me that he understood how I felt, particularly the struggle of being unable to express one’s self.

In conclusion, God didn’t want to sit on a box being limited in a tent or temple. He tried to be Himself and express Himself in more incredible ways.

I do not want to resist God or his ways. We must let God be God within us, through us, and around us.

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