Temple of God 04.23.08

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It is Wednesday April 23, 2008 and today we are continuing our study on the book of I Kings. Please read Chapters 5-7 in your Bible or Click Here to read. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=I%20Kings%205-7&version=9

Today we will read and learn about the Temple that Solomon builds and the furnishings of the Temple and his own palace. Today's message focuses on the importance of realizing that the Temple of God dwells within you.

Solomon makes great plans for the construction of the Temple, it takes 7 years to complete and it is magnificent. "And in the eleventh year, in the month Bul, which is the eighth month, was the house finished throughout all the parts thereof, and according to all the fashion of it. So was he seven years in building it." (I Kings 6:38). Although the building was beautiful to behold, the real glory of the Temple was deep within. In like manner, the indwelling presence of the Lord is the life and the inspiration of all who know Him as Savior and Lord. God desires to display His priceless gold, silver, and precious stones of love, joy, peace, and gentleness through every believer. Solomon's Temple was not a large structure compared to some of today's massive worship centers, it was only 90 feet long, 30 feet wide, and 45 feet tall. The interior was divided into two rooms. The first room was called the Holy Place and was 60 by 30 feet; the second room was called the Holy of Holies and was a 30 x 30 x 30 foot cube. Its beauty was not in its intricate workmanship and the excessive costliness of its materials. Its true glory was in God's Presence in the Holy of Holies. The Temple was the only structure on earth ever to be the dwelling place of the Sovereign Creator and Holy God.

Solomon's Temple with all its gold was insignificant in comparison to the least Christian who is more precious to our Heavenly Father than all of earth's treasures. The erection of the Temple paralleled spiritually the building of the believer's character, "Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ." (I Peter 2:5). The erection of the Temple was also a noiseless work for its massive stones were quarried and cut nearby. "And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither: so that there was neither hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building." (I Kings 6:7). This silence was the design of God and illustrates the unnoticed manner in which God carries on His purpose of grace within the Christian.

There is much noise and confusion in the world, but quietness and sweet harmony exist in the heart where Christ dwells. The hammers of contention or frustration should never be heard within any House of God. Today every Christian is the Temple of God and His glory dwells within every believer. The miracle of the new birth and the indwelling Holy Spirit makes a clear distinction between the Christian and the unsaved, who cannot share in His glory. God's indwelling presence is experienced by those who submit to Him. Just think! The God of Heaven lives within every Christian. "Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit." (Ephesians 2:19-22).

Today's Psalm: 96:9
"O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth."

Today's Prayer:
Dear Lord,
It is in my hour of need that I see Your powerful provision in my life. When I'm in need of comfort, You are my Comforter. When I'm in need of courage You go before me. When I'm in need of friendship You are my friend that sticks closer than a brother. When I'm in need of stability You are the Anchor for my soul. When I'm in need of finances You own the cattle on a thousand hills. When I'm in need of peace You are the peacemaker. When I'm in need of food You are the Bread of Life. When I'm thirsty You are the living water that leads to eternal life. You are my Shepherd and I shall never be in want of anything. Thank You for meeting every need I have. In Jesus' name, I pray.....Amen.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!
God Bless,
Christina

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