Prayer ~ Lord, I want to live with You…forever…in Your House. Help me to understand what the House of the Lord means to You…and where I fit into Your plan.
The LORD is my light and my salvation--so why should I be afraid? The LORD is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident. The one thing I ask of the LORD--the thing I seek most--is to live in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, delighting in the LORD's perfections and meditating in his Temple. Psalm 27:1-4
Meditate.
In the Old Testament the “House of the Lord” was the
Tabernacle and then the Temple. A sacrificial place. God gave specific
directions to individuals and groups of people as to offering sacrifices and
serving in the Lord’s House. (Verses underlined below for emphasis.)
As you harvest your
crops, bring the very best of the first harvest to the house of the LORD your
God. …. Exodus 34:26
The work of the Levites
was to assist the priests, the descendants of Aaron, as they served at the house
of the LORD. They also took care of the courtyards and side rooms, helped
perform the ceremonies of purification, and served in many other ways in the
house of God. They were in charge of the sacred bread that was set out on the
table, the choice flour for the grain offerings, the wafers made without yeast,
the cakes cooked in olive oil, and the other mixed breads. They were also
responsible to check all the weights and measures. And each morning and evening
they stood before the LORD to sing songs of thanks and praise to him. They
assisted with the burnt offerings that were presented to the LORD on Sabbath
days, at new moon celebrations, and at all the appointed festivals. The
required number of Levites served in the LORD's presence at all times,
following all the procedures they had been given. And so, under the supervision
of the priests, the Levites watched over the Tabernacle and the Temple and
faithfully carried out their duties of service at the house of the LORD.
1 Chronicles 23:28-32
The House of the Lord in heaven will certainly be a special
place—but there is still so much to learn about it. God has some hidden nuggets
of information for us. Keep searching! Note that in the New Jerusalem,
described in Revelation 21, that there is no temple. The Lord God Almighty and
Jesus are the Temple.
Then, in heaven, the
Temple of God was opened and the Ark of his covenant could be seen inside the
Temple. Lightning flashed, thunder crashed and roared, and there was an
earthquake and a terrible hailstorm. Revelation 11:19
Then I looked and
saw that the Temple in heaven, God's Tabernacle, was thrown wide open. Revelation
15:5
I saw no temple in
the city, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. Revelation
21:22
Build your relationship with the Lord, as He builds His
Holy Temple within you, then you will dwell in the House of the Lord…forever.
Don't you realize
that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives
in you? God will destroy anyone who destroys this temple. For God's temple is
holy, and you are that temple. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17
Verses of Salvation ~ Keep a close watch on how you live
and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own
salvation and the salvation of those who hear you. 1 Timothy 4:16
Memory Verse of the Week ~ Surely your goodness
and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in
the house of the LORD forever. Psalm 23:6
Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table
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| Surprise! Czech Food! Our family surprised my husband with his favorite. Liver dumpling soup, boiled beef with dill gravy, and...pork roast with bread dumpling. Of course, sweet and sour cabbage, too! Ahhh. Jerry was in heaven. Not really. Just figuratively. He is still very much with us! |
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