Three years ago, I met a woman who happened to be my classmate in college. I got to talk to her again after so many years and during our discussion, she revealed how depressed on how things are going on her life. I listened to her and talk things to my hurting former classmate.
To make the story short, I helped her got a new job, help her build back her confidence and she did.
With renewed hope for a better tomorrow, I believe that my former classmate experienced in some small way a little piece of heaven on earth.
When God instructed Moses to build the tabernacle according to His specifications, it was so that God’s people would sense His presence. I like to think of it as a little piece of heaven on earth. The temple was a physical example of God’s presence on earth also (1 Kings 5–8). The purpose of these holy places was for God to dwell among His people. This was God’s plan when Jesus, the perfect temple, “tabernacled” among us (John 1:14).
When Jesus ascended to heaven, He sent the Holy Spirit to indwell His followers (John 14:16-17), so that we would be God’s tabernacles and temples in the world (1 Cor. 3:16; 6:19). As God’s representatives of His presence, let’s find ways to bring the peace and hope of heaven to others on earth.
For Further ThoughtAsk God to use you in the lives of others and to show you some ways to apply this devotional at work, in your home, and in your neighborhood.
A Christian who is willing to do little things for others can do great things for the Lord.
thedirtymind says:
I have visited a lot of buildings of different religions to find His presence until I realized those buildings are not the temple I was seeking. He had been with me all along in me and his Spirit resides in me though many times I always just shut the door and send him away... Good thing is, in His Mercy, he is always coming back to teach me, guide me and continuously Bless me with His Love.
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