Messianic Jewish Counseling Devotional for Couples on Parashat Pekudei
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Parasha: Pekudei (Accounts)
Exodus 38:21–40:38
Theme: Building a Dwelling Place for G-d's Presence in Your Marriage
In Parasha Pekudei, we read about the completion of the Tabernacle (Mishkan), the dwelling place of G-d among His people. Every detail, every material, and every instruction was followed precisely, demonstrating faithfulness, unity, and devotion to G-d’s presence. Just as Israel built a physical dwelling for G-d, so too are we called to make a spiritual dwelling for His presence in our marriage.
Devotional Reflection: Are We Creating Space for G-d's Presence?
As a couple, your relationship is like a spiritual Mishkan: a sacred place where G-d’s presence should dwell. Just as Moses and the Israelites carefully accounted for every detail in building the Tabernacle, we must be intentional about constructing our marriage in a way that honors G-d.
Biblical Insight
"Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory (Kavod) of Adonai filled the Tabernacle."
Exodus 40:34
When we build our relationship according to G-d’s design: with honesty, love, patience, and faithfulness. His Shechinah (Divine Presence) will dwell within our marriage.
Consider:
- Are we aligning our marriage with G-d's principles, just as Moses aligned the Tabernacle with G-d's instructions?
- Do we take time to “account” for our words and actions, ensuring they reflect G-d’s love?
- How can we create a home where G-d’s peace reigns?
Counseling Encouragement: Strengthening Your Marriage Like the Tabernacle
- Foundation of Faith: Just as the Tabernacle had a solid foundation of gold, silver, and bronze, your marriage needs a foundation of faith in Yeshua. Pray together, study Torah, and invite the Holy Spirit to guide your relationship.
- Intentional Communication: The Israelites followed exact instructions. Likewise, be intentional in how you communicate with your spouse. Speak with love, clarity, and respect.
- Holiness in Actions: Every part of the Tabernacle was consecrated for a purpose. What habits or actions need to be “set apart” in your marriage to reflect holiness?
- G-d’s Presence at the Center: When the Tabernacle was completed, G-d's presence filled it. If you invite G-d into your relationship, He will fill it with His peace, love, and glory.
Prayer Together
"Abba Father, just as You filled the Tabernacle with Your presence, fill our marriage with Your love and glory. Help us to be intentional in how we build our relationship, making it a place where You dwell. Give us wisdom, patience, and a heart to serve one another. B'Shem Yeshua, Amen."
Action Step: Shabbat Reflection
On Shabbat, light the candles together and reflect:
- How have we made space for G-d in our relationship this week?
- What small changes can we make to honor Him more?
- What are we grateful for in each other?
May your marriage be a beautiful dwelling place for the presence of Adonai! Shabbat Shalom!
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