THE ARK, THE TABLE, AND THE MENORAH

“Inside the ark you will put the testimony that I am about to give you.”
Exodus 25:21b

In addition to the size measurement and the details concerning the golden rings, Adonai continued to speak with Moshe concerning the ark. It was made known to Moshe that the cover for the ark was to be made of pure gold, three-and-three quarters feet long and two-and-a-quarter feet high. Resting on top of this gold top was to be k’ruvim (cherubim), whose wings spread to cover the ark and faces looked toward each other and toward the top. It would be inside the ark that Moshe would place the testimony that was still to come from Adonai.
The ark, however, was just one piece described by Adonai. Additional the LORD spoke concerning a table made of acacia wood, also covered in pure gold. Like the ark, this table would also have rings, this time near the four legs, in which poles would be inserted for the transferring of the table. The dishes that would adorn the table were also of gold. It was the bread, though, that would be placed on the dishes, on the table, in the presence of Adonai always.
The traditional seven stem menorah was advised of next, also being made of one crafted and solid piece of pure gold. Three stems on both sides were to be shaped like almond blossoms, each with a ring of outer leaves and petals. The seventh stem, or branch, found in the center, would be fashioned with four cups shaped liked almond blossoms with a ring of outer leaves and petals as well. Where each pair of branches joined the central shaft was to be a ring of the outer leaves, all of one piece. Finally the seven lamps for the menorah were explained. Altogether, sixty-six pounds of pure gold was to be used on the menorah alone. The exact detail as laid out by Adonai was to be followed.
As I read these dimensions and the directions that Adonai gave, my mind thinks to the details that Adonai has spoken over me for my life. Moshe had to follow an exact layout as he was making these items for Adonai and as told by Adonai. Am I living my life the same way as Moshe was asked to build? Am I following the exact layout Adonai has provided, or am I revamping His designing and hoping that He will bless the alterations I have made? I know what I should do, or better yet, what I must do even now.

Exodus 25:17-40