Feast of Tabernacles: Rejoicing in God’s Presence and Provision

The Feast of Tabernacles, or Sukkot, is a seven-day celebration commanded in Leviticus 23:33–43, where God told Israel to dwell in booths as a reminder of how He made them live in temporary shelters after bringing them out of Egypt. It is a time of great rejoicing and thanksgiving for the Lord’s provision and faithfulness. As Deuteronomy 16:14–15 says, “You shall rejoice in your feast… seven days you shall keep a sacred feast to the Lord your God… and you shall surely rejoice.” This feast also looks forward to the prophetic fulfillment in Zechariah 14:16, when all nations will come to Jerusalem to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, and celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles.