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2026年7月5日
神臨在的居所
訊息：神渴望住在祂的子民中
出埃及記25章標誌著以色列旅程中的一個重要轉折點。神與以色列立約後，指示摩西建造會幕——一個祂的同在住在祂子民中的聖地。
「那就讓他們為我建一個聖所，我就住在他們中間。」 （出埃及記 25：8）
本章不僅僅是關於搭建帳篷或製作美麗的家具。它啟示了上帝的心意： 祂渴望與祂的子民建立關係。
1. 上帝邀請願意的心
上帝並未要求每個人都獻祭。祂反而說：
「請從所有心中推動奉獻的人，替我接受這份供品。」（出埃及記 25：2）
上帝比起禮物本身，更重視願意的心。無論是我們的時間、才能、財務或服務，祂都樂於從愛而非義務所提供的奉獻。
這提醒我們，真正的敬拜從不被強求——它源自感恩與虔誠。
2. 會幕指向耶穌基督
會幕的設計完全依照神的模式。每個細節都有意義。
- 約櫃 象徵神的寶座與祂的聖潔臨在。
- 慈悲座 （方舟的封面）是贖罪的地點，象徵上帝的憐憫戰勝審判。
- 展示餅桌 提醒以色列，上帝不斷供應祂的子民。
- 金色燈座 象徵著上帝之光在黑暗中閃耀。
這些家具預示著耶穌基督的誕生：
- 耶穌是神在我們中間的同在。
- 耶穌是我們的生命的糧。
- 耶穌是世界的光。
- 耶穌是我們蒙受憐憫的完美犧牲。
會幕最終是神在基督裡得救計畫的一幅畫像。
3. 上帝關心聖潔與順服
上帝一再指示摩西按照祂所啟示的模式來造一切。
這教導我們，敬拜不是基於人類的偏好，而是基於上帝的旨意。順服是我們對祂愛的表現。
如今，我們不再在實體的聖櫃中敬拜。藉著聖靈，信徒成為了神的殿（參見 哥林多前書3：16）。因此，我們被呼召過著榮耀祂聖潔臨在的生命。
4. 我們的心是神的居所
出埃及記25章最大的教訓不是關於黃金、白銀或精湛的工藝。
這是關於上帝願與祂子民同住的願望。
從伊甸園、會幕、聖殿、耶穌在人中居住，現在藉著聖靈活在信徒心中，神的旨意始終如一：
他渴望與祂的孩子們有團契。
我們祈禱：
天父，
感謝祢在出埃及記第25章中顯明你的心意。你不是想遠離的遙遠神;你是那位渴望住在你子民中間的神。感謝祢藉著耶穌基督開路，使我們能帶著信心進入祢的同在。
主啊，賜我一顆願意的心。幫助我將時間、恩賜、資源和生命奉獻給祢——不是出於義務，而是出於愛與感恩。教導我，真正的敬拜始於一顆投降的心。
求祢在我心中創造潔淨的心，使我的生命成為祢聖靈的居所。除去一切阻礙我與祢團契的事物。幫助我順服祢的話語，並以祢的同在高於一切。
感謝祢成為我的供應者、我的光明與慈悲。願我的生命反映出祢的聖潔與對周遭人的愛。願祢的同在引導我的決定，堅定我的信心，並每天充滿平安。
願我不斷尋求祢，知道最大的祝福不是祢賜予我的東西，而是 祢與我同在。
奉耶穌基督寶貴的名禱告。
阿門。
July 5 2026
A Dwelling Place for God’s Presence
Message: God Desires to Dwell Among His People
Exodus 25 marks a significant turning point in Israel’s journey. After God established His covenant with Israel, He instructed Moses to build the Tabernacle—a sacred place where His presence would dwell among His people.
“Then have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them.” (Exodus 25:8)
This chapter is not merely about constructing a tent or crafting beautiful furniture. It reveals God’s heart: He desires to live in relationship with His people.
1. God Invites Willing Hearts
God did not demand offerings from everyone. Instead, He said:
“Receive the offering for me from everyone whose heart prompts them to give.” (Exodus 25:2)
God values a willing heart more than the gift itself. Whether it is our time, talents, finances, or service, He delights in offerings that come from love rather than obligation.
This reminds us that true worship is never forced—it flows from gratitude and devotion.
2. The Tabernacle Points to Jesus Christ
The Tabernacle was designed according to God’s exact pattern. Every detail had meaning.
- The Ark of the Covenant represented God’s throne and His holy presence.
- The Mercy Seat (the cover of the Ark) was where atonement was made, symbolizing God’s mercy overcoming judgment.
- The Table of Showbread reminded Israel that God continually provides for His people.
- The Golden Lampstand symbolized God’s light shining in the darkness.
These furnishings foreshadow Jesus Christ:
- Jesus is God’s presence among us.
- Jesus is our Bread of Life.
- Jesus is the Light of the World.
- Jesus is the perfect sacrifice through whom we receive mercy.
The Tabernacle was ultimately a picture of God’s plan of salvation fulfilled in Christ.
3. God Cares About Holiness and Obedience
God repeatedly instructed Moses to make everything according to the pattern He revealed.
This teaches us that worship is not based on human preference but on God’s will. Obedience is an expression of our love for Him.
Today, we no longer worship in a physical tabernacle. Through the Holy Spirit, believers have become God’s temple (see 1 Corinthians 3:16). Therefore, we are called to live lives that honor His holy presence.
4. Our Hearts Are God’s Dwelling Place
The greatest lesson from Exodus 25 is not about gold, silver, or fine craftsmanship.
It is about God’s desire to dwell with His people.
From the Garden of Eden, to the Tabernacle, to the Temple, to Jesus dwelling among humanity, and now through the Holy Spirit living within believers, God’s purpose has remained the same:
He longs to have fellowship with His children.
We pray:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for revealing Your heart in Exodus 25. You are not a distant God who wishes to remain far away; You are the God who desires to dwell among Your people. Thank You for making a way through Jesus Christ so that we can come into Your presence with confidence.
Lord, give me a willing heart. Help me to offer You my time, my gifts, my resources, and my life—not out of obligation, but out of love and gratitude. Teach me that true worship begins with a surrendered heart.
Create in me a clean heart so that my life may become a dwelling place for Your Holy Spirit. Remove anything that hinders my fellowship with You. Help me to live in obedience to Your Word and to seek Your presence above all else.
Thank You for being my Provider, my Light, and my Mercy. May my life reflect Your holiness and Your love to those around me. Let Your presence guide my decisions, strengthen my faith, and fill me with peace each day.
May I continually seek You, knowing that the greatest blessing is not what You give me, but that You are with me.
In the precious name of Jesus Christ, I pray.
Amen.
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