God's Temple Part 2 09.14.08

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Today we are continuing our studies on the book of Ezekiel, please read Chapters 43-45 in your Bible or Click Here to read online. Cut & paste to your browser: biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel%2043-45&version=9

Today we will read and learn about the vision of the glory of the God of Israel filling the Temple; the ordinaces of the priests; and the description of the land of the future city and Temple. Today's message continues the importance of realizing that we are the Temple of God.

Before Jerusalem had been destroyed, Ezekiel through visions saw the glory of the God of Israel transcend away from the Temple built by king Solomon (See Ezekiel 9:3; 10:4,18-19; 11:22-23). The once glorious kingdom of Israel and the city of God were only memories and instead of turning from their idols they chose to ignore God's Word and worship them in the Temple itself.

Now, Ezekiel received another vison, one of a new Temple that was far greater than that which was destroyed, filled with the Glory of the God of Israel. "Afterward he brought me to the gate, even the gate that looketh toward the east: And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east: and his voice was like a noise of many waters: and the earth shined with his glory. And it was according to the appearance of the vision which I saw, even according to the vision that I saw when I came to destroy the city: and the visions were like the vision that I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell upon my face. And the glory of the LORD came into the house by the way of the gate whose prospect is toward the east. So the spirit took me up, and brought me into the inner court; and, behold, the glory of the LORD filled the house." (Ezekiel 43:1-5). The Temple was built as a physical place for God's people to know where the presence of God existed.

Today, there is no need for a special building because we are the Temple of God. When we accept Jesus Christ into our lives the Holy Spirit indwells in us and it is up to us to let His presence be known. In the millennium there will be no need for types or symbols because God the Father and Jesus Christ, whom the symbols represented, will be present. Our concern should not be how and when the prophecies will be fulfilled; but, above all else, we should be concerned that our body, mind, and spirit be prepared for the Lord's return. "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's." (I Corinthians 6:19-20).

In today's reading Jesus Christ is revealed through the vision of Glory of the LORD that filled the Temple. (Ezekiel 43:4).

Today's Prayer:
Dear Lord,
We are grateful this day for the precious blood of Your Son, Jesus, who saved us from sin. Through Him we are now members of Your Temple. We no longer need to seek You in other places because Your Holy Spirit indwells deep inside us. Lord, help us to draw closer to You as our faith grows by planting Your Word in our souls. In Jesus' name......Amen.

Enjoy your day and be blessed.
God Bless You,
Christina

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