Tabernacle 7: The Tabernacle of David

God desires intimate fellowship with His people and sent Jesus to live among us so that we can experience Him as Emmanuel. In contrast to the Tabernacle of Moses that had strict rules and regulations, the Tabernacle of David reveals open access and communion with God for all people. David's simple devotion and love for God allowed him to transcend the limitations of the law, illustrating that the greatest commandment is to love God. His deep desire to live in the house of God and experience the beauty of the presence of God led him to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem so that the Lord would be close to him. Through Christ's sacrifice, the way to the presence of God is open to all, echoing the original intent of God to fellowship with humanity. As James affirmed Amos’ prophecy that in the last days the Lord will rebuild the Tabernacle of David, let’s seek to rebuild David’s tabernacle in our lives by building a deep, intimate, and personal relationship with Emmanuel.