“And look that thou make them after their pattern, which was shewed thee in the mount” (Exodus 25:40).
When Moses was on the mount, God spoke with him about the Tabernacle and its furnishings. God gave Moses explicit details for Him to carry out. We might call it a blueprint or pattern. He was expected to follow the pattern, omitting nothing. The lampstand was to be made of pure gold. From what I’ve heard, pure gold is easier to work with than gold mixed with alloys. The lampstand had to be made out of one piece of gold. That piece bore seven candles or lamps. They branched off, three on each side of a middle candle. The middle candle represented God. I am somewhat puzzled why for most Jews, the light has never dawned—that the Tabernacle furnishings along with their rituals and sacrifices pointed to the Savior, the true Light.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Go look in the mirror. God loves that person so very much. Tell God how much you love Him, then show it by doing something special for your pastor’s wife.
