In Exodus 25:10–22, God gives detailed instructions for the ark of the covenant and the mercy seat—revealing both his blazing holiness and his desire to meet with his people. The ark holds the “testimony” (God’s truth that exposes us), yet God speaks from above the mercy seat, showing that closeness with him depends on mercy he provides, not performance we manufacture. This passage points us to Jesus as the ultimate meeting place where God’s holiness and mercy come together, inviting ashamed and weary sinners to draw near with confidence.

In Exodus 25:1–9, God invites Israel to give freely so that He may dwell among them in the tabernacle. This passage reveals our struggle to trust God with wholehearted devotion and highlights His deep desire to be near His people. Ultimately, the tabernacle points forward to Christ, the true dwelling place of God with humanity, who gives Himself fully so we can live in God’s presence by grace.

In Exodus 24:12–18, God’s glory appears as a consuming fire, and only Moses is called to enter the cloud. This devotion reflects on our longing for God’s presence and our inability to endure His holiness, pointing to Jesus as the greater mediator who enters God’s glory for us and brings us near by grace.