Moses inspected the work and found that everything had been done just as the Lord had commanded. This is how things should be. It is also one of the few times this happened in Israel's history.
The ark of the covenant was to be placed in the tent of meeting, and this would be shielded by a curtain. Unlike the new covenant, there was a separation between the presence of God and the people. The tabernacle was only pointing to the greater reality that would come with Christ. When Jesus died on the cross the veil was torn in two. All who believe can now approach the throne boldly, as it says in Hebrews.
Everything was set up just as the Lord commanded. Then the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. When we come to Christ we are filled with the Holy Spirit, God makes His home with us.
The people travelled only if the presence of the Lord lifted. Likewise, we are to follow the the guidance of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
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