The Tabernacle of David and Perfect Peace

For just over 30 years, we see a phenomenon with David. There is a tent set up where God’s presence dwells via the Ark of the Covenant and all men can come and experience God without a veil or priests to go for them. Notice about David’s Tabernacle:

• There were no sacrifices here. David had seen the Cross (Psalm 22) and knew that sin had been atoned for.
• There was no veil, no man-made barriers between God and man.
• There were no rituals.
• The tent was not the focus, God was and His relationship to individual people and the nation as a whole.
• There was 24/7 prayer and worship here before Him.
• This was the power generation station of the Kingdom.

Because of David’s rule, peace reigned supreme in the land. NO enemies made any inroads upon the people of God. They were always defeated. It was a place impenetrable to the attacks of the enemy. The Kingdom of Israel also went from being small, poorly organized tribes with a great deal of internal and external problems to a well-managed kingdom where there was blessing and prosperity for all. The people prospered greatly under David’s rule.

This is to be true in Christ’s Kingdom today. The shalom of God is to rule in our hearts and lives. He will bring us into lives of great peace and prosperity as we live in proper faith and obedience to Him.

Reflection Questions:

• Can you imagine a life with perfect peace?

It is hard to imagine what that might feel like, yet God has allowed us to hold that peace in the midst of our misunderstandings. If you lack His perfect peace today, press into faith, and obedience, and invite His peace into what you’re walking through. Surrender and receive.