Daily Devotions: He Wants to Be With Us - February 8, 2026

Exodus 29:44–46 (NLT) “Yes, I will consecrate the Tabernacle and the altar, and I will consecrate Aaron and his sons to serve me as priests. Then I will live among the people of Israel and be their God. And they will know that I am the Lord their God. I am the one who brought them out of the land of Egypt so that I could live among them. I am the Lord their God.” In this Old Testament devotional from Exodus 29, we see a beautiful and consistent truth about God’s heart: God wants to be with His people. After consecrating the tabernacle, the altar, and the priests, the Lord makes His purpose unmistakably clear. He did not deliver Israel from Egypt only to give them laws or rituals. He brought them out so that He could live among them and be their God. From the Garden of Eden to the wilderness tabernacle and all the way to today, God’s desire has always been fellowship with people. This truth can be hard to grasp. Why would a holy God want to dwell with imperfect people? The answer is simple. Love. Just as love is the reason two people choose to be together, love is the reason God chooses to be with us. God’s presence among Israel was not accidental or temporary. It was intentional, relational, and rooted in His love. In the same way, God still desires to be with His people today. He has chosen to love us, and that love is the reason He draws near. ---- Discover fundamental truths and the power of Scripture with Pastor David E. Sumrall on Daily Devotions. Pastor Sumrall serves as the Undershepherd of the Cathedral of Praise, a Christian church dedicated to Jesus and His Word, with campuses across Metro Manila and branches around the world.   Don’t forget to like, subscribe to Cathedral of Praise TV https://www.youtube.com/c/cathedralofpraiseTV/?sub_confirmation=1,and hit the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated. Pastor David Sumrall and Sister Beverley Sumrall serve as the undershepherds of Cathedral of Praise—a Christian church dedicated to Jesus and His Word, with campuses across Metro Manila and branches worldwide. Learn more about Pastor David Sumrall: https://linktr.ee/davidsumrall Subscribe to Sister Beverley Sumrall’s Podcast: https://cathedralofpraisemanila.com.ph/podcasts/praise-moments/ Know more about Cathedral of Praise: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraise Listen to Bible Radio: https://linktr.ee/bible.radio Check out our music: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraisemusic Join the Daily Manna Feeding Program: https://www.facebook.com/COPDailyManna © 2025 Cathedral of Praise. All rights reserved. This video and its content are the property of Cathedral of Praise. Sharing is permitted only by linking to the original source. Unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, or distribution is strictly prohibited.