For Glory and for beauty - Exodus 25-29

God likes beautiful things. In 28:2 we read that Aaron's garments were to be constructed out of fabric of multiple complimentary colors and to be assembled and stitched together for God's glory and for natural beauty. As we read the story of the assembly of the Tabernacle we can't help but see God's interest in symmetry and in pattern. God did not throw the Ark of the Covenant together without design and proper pattern and design. God is not the author of confusion. Each piece was to match the other piece. Colors complimented each other. Parts reflected and supported other parts. God is in the process of putting together beautiful things for His glory. That is the key: For HIS glory. Man can build some beautiful things. I don't think it is wrong for us to admire beautiful things. However, God's purpose was to put things together for HIS glory and according to a pattern that reflected HIS character. Let us rejoice in beauty. But, let us rejoice in beauty that is there to glorify HIM and to rejoice and reflect in HIM.