Did a small research to find God's dwelling place and I was filled with awe and happiness to bring out the following findings. A dwelling place is a place of rest, comfort and safety. We all would love to come home to unwind and take some rest. We are also ourselves at home. We have heart to heart talks and there is a sense of belonging and connection.
God dwells in the heavenlies. (Deuteronomy 26:15 - Now look down from your holy dwelling place in heaven and bless your people Israel …..)
2 Samuel 7:6 says “I have never lived in a house, from the day I brought the Israelites out of Egypt until this very day. I have always moved from one place to another with a tent and a Tabernacle as my dwelling.” During the time when God saved Israelites from slavery, it says he dwelt in a tent and Tabernacle. How awesome to understand that God didn’t just want to stay in heaven but wanted to be with his people.
Psalms 26:8 says “I love your sanctuary, Lord, the place where your glorious presence dwells.” Here we understand that God dwells in his sanctuary or during this time, the Church. How wonderful is it when the brethren come together in unity to worship the Lord. His presence dwells within the Church.
Psalms 22:3 says that “He inhabits in the praises of Israel, His people”. This is why it is important to praise God.When we praise Him, he builds a dwelling place. When God builds his dwelling place, we could experience Him speaking to us, performing miracles, healing people spiritually and physically and bringing deliverance. Read Psalms 84 to understand how the sons of Korah exalted him in worship. “Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you.”
Ephesians 2:22 - The New Testament paves way to bring man further closer to God through Jesus Christ. God dwells in our hearts through His Spirit. Ephesians 3:17 says “Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.”
The future is going to be even better because God is going to live among His people. Revelations 21:3 - “I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them.”
Are you ready and equipped to be in his dwelling place?
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