[Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all
generations…from everlasting to everlasting Psalm 90:1-2
During this season of reflection
and renewal, join me, and let's explore God’s Presence, our dwelling place. Are
you dwelling in the presence of God? ~ Donna Howell Oswalt]
The soul’s deepest thirst is for God
Himself,
Who has made us so that we can never be
satisfied without Him.
F.F. Bruce
The LORD said,
“You shall not build Me a house to dwell in. For I have not dwelt in a house
since the time I brought up Israel, even to this day, but have gone from tent
to tent, and from one tabernacle to another. . . And I have been with you
wherever you have gone.” 1
Chronicles 17:4-14 NKJV
The LORD says about David, “You will be the shepherd of
my people Israel. You will be their leader.” David makes a covenant with the leaders
before God and is anointed king of Israel. After conquering the Philistines,
the Ark of the Covenant is rescued and placed
inside the special tent that David had prepared for it. David considers his
lavish home and is greatly concerned about God dwelling in a tent! David
desires to build God an appropriate dwelling
place.
God doesn't want David to build a temple. God’s plan for
David is to lead Israel, to conquer all its enemies, and develop unity among
the people. God does not desire a warrior to build the Temple. His long term
plan exceeds David’s vision: I will build
a house for you – a dynasty of kings! Centuries later, Jesus, the Messiah, a
direct descendant in David’s lineage, fulfills God’s promise, “I will establish Him in My House and in My
kingdom forever.” Crucified and
risen, Christ reigns over this
forever kingdom, now in heaven and later on earth. King of kings, I need You to be with me wherever I go. Your dwelling place far exceeds my grandest imagination,
expands far beyond the walls of any Tabernacle, extends unmeasured grace and unfailing
love, enlarges Your spiritual kingdom. Count me alive in Christ. Open my eyes
to more. ~dho
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by Donna Oswalt/Co-Founder of Mangrove Ministries/Christian blogger and author
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blessed by the Lord Who loves you best!”
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