The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him and what came to my heart and mind in 2 Chronicles 4:19-22,
"Solomon also made all the furnishings that were in God's temple: the golden altar; the tables on which was the bread of the Presence; the lampstands of pure gold with their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; the gold floral work and lamps and tongs (they were solid gold); the pure gold wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, dishes and censers; and the gold doors of the temple: the inner doors to the Most Holy Place and the doors of the main hall."
This chapter concludes the construction phase of the temple. The temple was built, its furnishings and utensils now ready for use in the temple worship that was to come.
Solomon's father, David, provided much in preparation, providing the design of things to be made (that was given him from the Lord), securing materials and talent. But now the time for planning and preparation was eclipsed by the doing, the making, the construction, the completion of the temple with its furnishings, tools and utensils. This will be followed by the inauguration of the temple worship for which the temple was built.
There is a season for everything regarding the things of God. The temple had its planning phase, its construction phase and then its utilization phase. There is a progression to the things of God.
I am reminded that another temple, one that God dwells in today, the temple made of all those who have embraced Jesus Christ in faith has had its phases as well. The design of this temple was foretold by God's own prophets. Planned and executed by the Lord himself, with its development furthered through apostolic ministry. He provided us our redemption making his presence among those who are his possible. And, now, God dwells within this temple today as a foreshadow of the fulness of his presence among us in his kingdom in the next age.
It is an amazing story, a story to be told to all.
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
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"Solomon also made all the furnishings that were in God's temple: the golden altar; the tables on which was the bread of the Presence; the lampstands of pure gold with their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; the gold floral work and lamps and tongs (they were solid gold); the pure gold wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, dishes and censers; and the gold doors of the temple: the inner doors to the Most Holy Place and the doors of the main hall."
This chapter concludes the construction phase of the temple. The temple was built, its furnishings and utensils now ready for use in the temple worship that was to come.
Solomon's father, David, provided much in preparation, providing the design of things to be made (that was given him from the Lord), securing materials and talent. But now the time for planning and preparation was eclipsed by the doing, the making, the construction, the completion of the temple with its furnishings, tools and utensils. This will be followed by the inauguration of the temple worship for which the temple was built.
There is a season for everything regarding the things of God. The temple had its planning phase, its construction phase and then its utilization phase. There is a progression to the things of God.
I am reminded that another temple, one that God dwells in today, the temple made of all those who have embraced Jesus Christ in faith has had its phases as well. The design of this temple was foretold by God's own prophets. Planned and executed by the Lord himself, with its development furthered through apostolic ministry. He provided us our redemption making his presence among those who are his possible. And, now, God dwells within this temple today as a foreshadow of the fulness of his presence among us in his kingdom in the next age.
It is an amazing story, a story to be told to all.
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just respond and let me know.
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