Devotion

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Theme: You are the House of the Lord 
Text: 1 Chronicles 22:19

 19 Now set your heart and your soul to seek the Lord your God. Therefore arise and build the sanctuary of the Lord God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the Lord and the holy articles of God into the house that is to be built for the name of the Lord.”


Dear beloved in the Lord, David desired to built a house for the Lord, but God rather chose his son Solomon to do so. That house is a physical sanctuary but thanks be to God, His dwelling is not in tents made by human hands. You are that sanctuary and the Holy Spirit dwells in you.

As the Spirit of God rest in you, you need to set your heart and soul to seek the Lord. The psalmist in Psalm 119:9-11 gives a guiding clue of how to seek the Lord saying; 9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. 10 With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! 11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.

Dear beloved in the Lord, the Word of God must richly abide in you. Especially in this moment of pandemic where gathering of believers is being hindered, you need to serve God in truth and in Spirit (John 4:23-24).

Rise up and build your tent which is the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. The ark of the covenant and the holy articles are a representation of the Holy Spirit. The power of the Holy Spirit must fill you so you can do the will of God (Ephesians 5:18). Your spiritual tent is well equipped if you have the Holy Spirit actively working in you. Flee from any form of toxin that stains your garment. Preserve your body as the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18).


Prayer: Dear God, I surrender totally to You. Help me set my heart and soul to You. And strengthen me to preserve my body as a living  sacrifice holy and acceptable in Thy sight in Jesus name. AMEN!

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