1 Kings 6, 1 Kings 7: 1-22, Acts 13: 13-41, Psalm 98
1 Kings 6: 11-13 (ESV)
“Now the word of the Lord came to Solomon, “Concerning this
house that you are building, if you will walk in my statutes and obey my rules
and keep all my commandments and walk in them, then I will establish my word
with you, which I spoke to David your father. And I will dwell among the children of Israel
and will not forsake my people Israel.””
In verses 11 through 13 from 1 Kings 6, we read about what Father-God
said Solomon when he was building the temple. Father-God told Solomon that if
he followed his statutes and rules and keep the commandment, then Father-God
would dwell in the kingdom and not forsake its people. Solomon was tasked with
rebuilding the temple of Jerusalem, and Father-God made promises to him if he
completed it and lived and followed his rules. We may not be tasked with
building a temple, but if we complete the work that Father-God has asked us to
then we can expect the same promises that he made to Solomon. Father-God’s
actions are the same now and they were in Old Testament. If we follow Father-God’s
plan for our life and keep his rules and laws, then he will dwell among us and
not forsake us. The temple might be a family, a house, a ministry, a marriage,
and even our body. If we build the temple and dedicate it to Father-God and
follow his rules and commandments, then he will dwell among us and in us and never
forsake us.
If you enjoyed reading my thoughts about these Bible verses,
find yourself a good, Holy Spirit filled, Bible-based church where you can hear
the word of Father-God and be encouraged to build your temple so you can have Father-God
dwell within you and never forsake you.
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