It took me about 15 minutes to read this passage. Moses finishes the details of building the furnishings of the tabernacle and quickly explains the process of erecting the entire assembly. The very last verse of the book of Exodus explains the fulfillment of God’s promise to go with Israel as they obeyed him. The physical display of God’s presence, the cloud/fire, was always over the tabernacle. The tabernacle was the earthly dwelling place of his name. For me it is not a large leap to make this promise to Israel a continuing promise to Christians; those who have been sealed with the Holy Spirit. (2 Corinthians 1:22, Ephesians 1:13) He may not rescue us from the troubles and pain of this life, but our God will be with us through all of those difficult times, just as he is with us during our times of joy.
Stuart
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