1 Kings 8
Solomon builds God's temple and dedicates it, raising his arms in prayer. It is true that no building can contain God, but it can serve to glorify God and be the "hands and feet of Jesus". We are made in Christ's image to do works on behalf of Him, to glorify Him and to bring others to Him.
We should also recognize that God DOES dwell on earth - He has in Jesus and He continues to do so in OUR hearts through the Holy Spirit.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God and I know You dwell in me and You have transformed my heart and life. I am blessed and my cup overflows. Thank You Jesus. I am not worth such rich blessings. I am selfish. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind, and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
But will God really dwell on earth? The heavens, even the highest heaven, cannot contain you. How much less this temple I have built! v27
Solomon builds God's temple and dedicates it, raising his arms in prayer. It is true that no building can contain God, but it can serve to glorify God and be the "hands and feet of Jesus". We are made in Christ's image to do works on behalf of Him, to glorify Him and to bring others to Him.
We should also recognize that God DOES dwell on earth - He has in Jesus and He continues to do so in OUR hearts through the Holy Spirit.
The one who keeps
God’s commands lives in him, and he in them. And this is how we know
that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us. Matthew 22:24
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God and I know You dwell in me and You have transformed my heart and life. I am blessed and my cup overflows. Thank You Jesus. I am not worth such rich blessings. I am selfish. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind, and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
