And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14

One of the main themes of Scripture is that the LORD God, Creator of all things, wants to be with His children. He created man as a special creature to glorify Him and enjoy Him and have fellowship with Him. We can see this from the very beginning. In Genesis, God places man in a garden in Eden, then comes to the garden to be with His children. The garden is like the tabernacle, a place where God is and where Adam and Eve can meet with Him. That is where man is given to live and work. Even after the Fall, when they are removed from the garden, the LORD shows a way to meet with Him through the sacrifice.

God tells us this throughout the Bible. When the Israelites are suffering under Egypt, He sends Moses so He can speak with them. He comes down on the mountain to meet with them and builds the tabernacle to go with them in the Wilderness. (Exodus 29:43-46).

Later, He has David and Solomon build the Temple for the same reason. (1 Kings 8:12)

Then Solomon said, “The Lord has said that he would dwell in thick darkness. I have indeed built you an exalted house, a place for you to dwell in forever.”

Over and over again, He meets and speaks with His people—high officials to lowly shepherds, innocent youth to wise elders, strong men and humble women.

Finally, God came in the flesh as a man, and dwelt among us, (pitched His tent with us), and taught us truth. He then took up the cross, suffered and died for us so that we have fellowship with Him. Even more so, He is coming that we may be with Him forever.

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” John 14:1-3

Come Lord Jesus!