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Tabernacling is the spiritual practice of inner communion and constant companioning with God/Reality/Life at the center of one’s own being. It is the act of entering the “silent sanctuary” or “Holy of Holies” within consciousness to dwell with the Divine Presence.
According to the sources (books by Joel S. Goldsmith), tabernacling involves the following key elements:
1. The Sanctuary of Consciousness
Tabernacling is not something done in a physical building or geographical location; the true “tabernacle” is individual consciousness. To tabernacle with God is to “shut out the world,” close the doors of the five physical senses, and retire into the “secret place of the most High” within oneself.
2. A Listening Attitude
The practice is defined by a receptive, listening attitude rather than a vocal or pleading one. It is characterized by the humble address, “Speak, Lord; for thy servant heareth”. Instead of telling God what is needed, the individual “rests back” in a state of expectancy, allowing the “still small voice” to provide direction, instruction, and peace.
3. Seeking the Presence, Not “Things”
The sources emphasize that the purpose of tabernacling is not to influence God or seek personal favors. Rather, it is to:
- Know God for God’s sake alone.
- Experience the realization of oneness with the Father.
- Rest in the assurance that God’s grace is “sufficient” for all needs without personal “thought-taking”.
4. Tabernacling with Others
The concept extends beyond the individual’s relationship with God to their relationship with others:
- Spiritual Identity: To tabernacle with others is to look past their human appearances (health, wealth, or behavior) and recognize the indwelling Christ or spiritual identity as the only reality of their being.
- Spiritual Household: It involves communing with those of one’s “spiritual household”—fellow seekers and the “saints and sages of all ages”—within the shared bond of spiritual consciousness.
5. Secrecy and Sacredness
Tabernacling is a sacred and secret activity. The sources warn against “casting pearls before swine” by discussing these inner experiences with those who are not ready to understand them. The spiritual fruitage of tabernacling should be revealed by its effects—such as increased peace, harmony, and healing—rather than through audible preaching.
6. A Way of Life
Ultimately, tabernacling is described as “praying without ceasing”. It is an hourly and daily practice of maintaining a continuous awareness of the Divine Presence while engaged in normal human activities like business, housework, or travel. By tabernacling in secret, the individual becomes a “transparency” through which God’s grace and peace can reach the rest of the world.
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