Sukkot, The Feast Of Tabernacles
Sukkot Celebrates God Tabernacling Among His Children.
Sukkot recalls when Israel was in the wilderness for forty years and God's presence was with them as He led them as a cloud of smoke by day and as a pillar of fire by night.
Fast forwarding to the New Testament we read, "...And the Word became flesh and tabernacled among us." John 1: 14
Theologians believe that Jesus (Yeshua) was born on Sukkot, (not in December) for He is Emmanuel, God among us. This holiday commemorates the presence of the Lord dwelling with His people as He did in the desert.
Sukkot Is Also Known As The Feasts Of Booths. (Sukkah)
It's A Time Of Rejoicing
Individual booths are constructed for this feast and the Jews actually live inside these booths for seven days. These shelters represent the canopy glory of God which is symbolic of His tangible presence. They celebrate God's presence, His protection, His provision, His physical and spiritual nourishment.
