To what task was the tribe of the Levites appointed? Num. 1:50-54.
  
   The Levites were the only tribe that was not numbered. But their
   responsibility was to care for the tabernacle. They were the only
   ones who could put it up and take it down.
  
   The Levites were also responsible for guarding the tabernacle and
   making sure no one entered who was no supposed to. The were the
   guardians of the sanctuary.
  
What do other Bible writers say about God's distance (transcendence) and nearness (immanence) to humanity?
   Ps. 139:1-10;
  
   God has an intimate knowledge of us and He understands everything
   about us. There is nowhere we can go where He will not be present.
  
   Isa. 57:15;
  
   This passage talks about how God is high and holy but at the same
   time He dwells with the lowly. God wants to make a place where He
   can dwell with us , which is in our hearts.
  
   Jer. 23:23, 24;
  
   This passage talks about how God is a God who is near and at the
   same time He is far off. This reminds me of the fact that Jesus
   was 100% God and at the same time 100% man. God is close to us
   yet in terms oh His holiness , and majesty he is a far off.
  
   John 14:15-18, 23.
  
   The reality is that God wants to come and dwell within our hearts.
   God will only dwell with those who have prepared their lives by
   deciding to be obedient to God's word. Obedience is how we prepare a
   living sanctuary for God to live in.
  
In what ways have you yourself experienced the reality of God's presence, His compassionate care, and closeness? On the other hand, what things are you doing that keep you from an even deeper intimacy with God?

   I enjoy the times I have in devotion to God it gives me strength
   and encouragement for the days journey. The thing that we must
   seek to do is not to sever our communication with heaven.
  
   Sometimes our actions and our attitudes make it difficult for
   us to experience God as we should. Also God wants those who are
   obedient and who desire to please Him.
  
Prayer: Father please help prepare our lives to be living sanctuaries for you. Please remove everything that will keep us from being the vehicles of your Spirit to the
world. Thank you for all you have done. In Jesus name Amen.