"And there I will meet with you, and from above the mercy seat...I will speak to you..."
Much of the book of Exodus has to do with the Tabernacle of God and all that is related to it. The sacredness of this place was huge in the minds of the Israelites. The symbolism of this place should be as huge to us today. With all of the details that went into the construction, objects, and worship related to the Tabernacle, there is one particular phrase that captures its whole meaning, filled with the promise of divine purpose. It comes in the instructions for the making of what is called the "mercy seat". Though we may not fully understand all of the different ornaments and figures surrounding it, none can escape the meaning of these words: "And there I will meet with you, and from above the mercy seat...I will speak to you..." Just the very words "mercy seat" are filled with enormous meaning for us. We know that it's only because of the mercy of God that He would ever meet with us or even speak to us. The most incredible thing about His salvation is that He planned it all for us. There rises out of His great heart an incomprehensible, unrestrainable and immeasurable love, and He has moved all of heaven and earth to bring us together again. Charles Wesley, trying to grasp the enormity of the supreme act of God's love, asks the supreme question: "Amazing love! How can it be that Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?" If you haven't yet, or if it's been some time since you've sat here, find this "mercy seat" and sit there long and often, drinking in His presence and promises for your life.
Much of the book of Exodus has to do with the Tabernacle of God and all that is related to it. The sacredness of this place was huge in the minds of the Israelites. The symbolism of this place should be as huge to us today. With all of the details that went into the construction, objects, and worship related to the Tabernacle, there is one particular phrase that captures its whole meaning, filled with the promise of divine purpose. It comes in the instructions for the making of what is called the "mercy seat". Though we may not fully understand all of the different ornaments and figures surrounding it, none can escape the meaning of these words: "And there I will meet with you, and from above the mercy seat...I will speak to you..." Just the very words "mercy seat" are filled with enormous meaning for us. We know that it's only because of the mercy of God that He would ever meet with us or even speak to us. The most incredible thing about His salvation is that He planned it all for us. There rises out of His great heart an incomprehensible, unrestrainable and immeasurable love, and He has moved all of heaven and earth to bring us together again. Charles Wesley, trying to grasp the enormity of the supreme act of God's love, asks the supreme question: "Amazing love! How can it be that Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?" If you haven't yet, or if it's been some time since you've sat here, find this "mercy seat" and sit there long and often, drinking in His presence and promises for your life.
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