Tis the Season – Day 5

God Dwelling With His People The restoration of the Temple was more than a national or historical victory; it symbolized God’s longing to shakan (שָׁכַן)—to dwell among His people. When the Temple was rededicated, the return of the divine presence, known as the Shekhinah (שְׁכִינָה), signaled that God’s nearness, glory, and holiness were once again filling sacred space. It was…