No Temple in Jerusalem - Ruminating in the Word of God

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 7:12,

"I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for myself as a temple for sacrifices."

Following Solomon's dedication of the new temple in Jerusalem, the Lord promised his presence there as long as Solomon and the nation remained faithful to him. "I have chosen and consecrated this temple so that my Name may be there forever. My eyes and my heart will always be there." Verse 16.

However, he warned that unfaithfulness would cause him to reject the temple, "This temple will become a heap of rubble." Verse 21.

Why is there no temple in Israel today? That is an issue between Israel and the God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob. It is not due to the Palestinians, it is not due to a lack of support by the United States, it is not because Satan is alive and well on planet earth and it is not because of Islam.

Israel as a people have yet to embrace Jesus Christ as God's one and only Son, the Messiah. One day she will, see Romans 11:25-32.

Until God's covenanted people embrace her Messiah, Jesus Christ, I would not look for a rebuilt temple in Jerusalem the Lord recognizes. The temple he lives in today is the body of believers that have embraced Jesus Christ.

However, since the Lord has made possible the return of Israel to the promised land... what might be next?

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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