A HOLY PLACE IN THIS WORLD

Our God is a dwelling God. He loves to dwell with His people. He dwelt with His people in the wilderness in the most sacred place, the Holy of Holies in the tabernacle (Exodus 29:45). Hebrews 9:1 (J. B. Phillips) says, "Now the first agreement had certain rules for the service of God, and it had a sanctuary, A HOLY PLACE IN THIS WORLD FOR THE ETERNAL GOD." Isn't that amazing? To think that the eternal God would presence Himself in this earthly world.

When Jesus came and died upon the cross for our sins, the thick curtain that separated the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place was torn from top to the bottom. Now Christ wants to dwell in our earthly bodies! This is even more awesome. Colossians 1:27 reminds us, "Christ in you, the hope of glory." 1 Corinthians 6:19 says, "Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you." The word "temple" in this Scripture is the Greek word "naos" which is the word for the Holy of Holies! Yes, you and I, are now the holy dwelling place for the eternal God on earth!

Not only does He want to live in our heart, but He wants to dwell in our home. God wants our home to be a holy place for Him to dwell. But, He can only dwell in holy places that are cleansed by the precious blood of Jesus.

Are your heart and home a dwelling place on earth for the Holy God?

Love from Nancy Campbell