Building A Place For God

June 13, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 132:3-5
Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed; I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids, Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     Finding a place for God to dwell. What a noble goal to somehow produce a place to house our God. To show such love for Him, that we would desire to provide Him a place to live. But then again, what materials would you use to make it?

 

     David desired to build such a place, but God said no. Instead, God declared that David’s son Solomon would be the one to build it. Therefore, since David could not build it himself, he began preparing for the day when his son would build it. He secured access to the finest lumber and materials anyone could imagine. Was this good enough to be the dwelling place for our God? A place built out of trees and golden rocks that God Himself had created and formed. Does not the God of Heaven deserve more?

 

     Mary and Joseph looked for a place for the Lord and found a humble manger, where they placed Baby Jesus. It was the best they could provide. Yet, this surely would not be a fitting place for the King of all Kings.

 

     Nevertheless, God did dwell in the temple made by human hands and God did dwell in the manger bed. Why? He dwelt there because He chose to. He desired to be there to be close to people just like us. In addition, today He will take up residence in a new temple which you can prepare for Him. The temple He longs to reside in today is your heart. So, what type of place then are you making for the Lord of all Lords to live in? Since it is your heart, only you can clean it up for the Saviour of all humanity.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

     In 2 Corinthians 6:16 it says, “And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.”

What does God’s residence look like today?

 

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage and today’s Devotion?

 

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

 

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

 

  

GOD TALKING TO ME:  June 13, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
1 Chronicles 26, 27 / Psalm 132
Proverbs 13 / 1 John 3-5

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
1 Chron. 6-7  /  John 17