December 31, 2016: SOAP #2585:  Revelation 19-22

Scripture:  Revelation (NIV) 21:22 I did not see a temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.  23 The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp.

Observation:  It is interesting to note the things missing in heaven.  There is no night, no sun, no moon, no curse, no darkness, nothing impure…but the one thing that caught my attention:  no temple.  Temples and building in which the church has gathered for discipleship, fellowship, and worship have been such an important part of church life it just seems natural that there should be such a place in heaven.  But it is God’s presence that makes a place a church.

Application:   As the life of Leon in my body makes Leon a person, so the life of Jesus in me makes me a part of the body of Christ, God’s church, God’s temple.  The presence of God in heaven makes all of heaven a temple!  The presence of God in Leon makes Leon a temple.

Prayer:   Holy Spirit, help me live like this is heaven on earth.  Help me be constantly aware of Your presence. Everything I do and every word I say, let it be done to bring you pleasure.   Amen

Pastor Leon
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