The Temple

Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.” -John 2:19

The temple that was built by Solomon was built to exactness. Each of the stones that comprised the walls were cut in quarries that were approximately 2 miles away. As each stone was placed, it fit perfectly in its place. It is estimated that the gold that was used inside the temple would have been valued at over $30,000,000,000 by the price of gold in 2010. The ornate nature of the temple displayed the true glory of God as this was the place where God resided on earth. The story in the Old Testament of God entering into the temple is one of a pillar of fire coming down as God took up residence in the temple built for His glory.

We know that the temple that Christ spoke of was His body. God has blessed everyone who walks in this life with their own temple. That which we put into our temple shows the level of respect that we have for the creation of God that we are. When we allow garbage to enter through what we put into our mouths, in our minds or through our eyes is our own testimony of what we believe in the promises of God. I certainly do not profess to be perfect as I fail often times with just what I allow into my temple.

In Acts 2, we learn that on the first Pentecost after the crucifixion of Christ fire appeared from heaven and came upon the apostles who were praising God in the temple courts. As the fire rested upon them, each was filled with the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of God that had resided in the temple had taken up new residence in each of the believers of Christ. That Spirit is very much alive today as God still has allowed His Holy Spirit into our individual temples.

The temple is indeed being rebuilt, one believer at a time. Make this the day that you give true glory to God as you are indeed a temple of the Great I Am.