The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying, “The people of Israel shall camp each by his own standard, with the banners of their fathers' houses. They shall camp facing the tent of meeting on every side.” – Numbers 2:1-2 (ESV)
When Israel sets up camp, the tabernacle is at the center with the various tribes surrounding it in a particular order. When Israel moves, the tabernacle goes out in the middle of the caravan. What is important to see is that the Lord takes center stage in Israel’s life. The tabernacle is a visible reminder that the Lord dwells with all of them. They see the tabernacle when they get up in the morning and when they go to bed at night. The Lord is with them all the time. It is also important to see that the tribes all have access to the tabernacle. Just as the Lord is in the middle of His people, His people have grouped themselves around their God.
Our Lord loves us. He is with us. Jesus, thank you for being Immanuel.
