| The verse states, "They shall make for Me a Mikdash, and I shall dwell among them."
Instead of saying that Hashem will dwell within the Mishkan (b’socho), it indicates that Hashem will dwell within the hearts of the Jewish people (b’socham). This suggests that Hashem's true intention was to reside within the heart of every Jew.
The Alshich HaKodesh explains that the physical construction of the Mishkan was merely a means to achieve Hashem’s ultimate goal of dwelling within His beloved children.
The Shelah HaKodesh emphasizes that a person must always maintain the sanctity of their heart so that it can become a Kodesh HaKodashim. In this holy place, the Shechinah can reside. As King David prayed, "Create for me a pure heart, Hashem, and renew within me a correct spirit."
The Chasom Sofer notes that the construction of the Mikdash was paused to observe Shabbos, while the laws of Shabbos can be overridden if necessary to save a Jewish life. This teaches us that Shabbos is more important than the Mishkan, and if Jewish life is more valuable than Shabbos, we must conclude that Jewish life is holier and more precious to Hashem than the Mishkan itself. Thus, the primary location of the Divine Presence in this world is not in a structure of wood or stone but in the Jewish heart.
Today: Consider your heart the true dwelling place of the Divine Presence. (Based on the Biala Rebbe on the Parasha) | 
