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| The Temple Rebuilt |
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| "You are . . . God's people . . . built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone." ( Ephesians 2:19, 20 , KJV ) |
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Following seventy years of captivity and exile, these people coming back to Jerusalem were more together than ever before. They just needed some time to be reintroduced to a land others had cared for, a city and temple left in ruins. But they were more unified than at any time in centuries of divided kingdoms.
The laying of the first s tone for the newly constructed temple was cause for rejoicing. Trumpets sounded; voices rose and filled the air with songs. It was "glory to God in the highest" as people praised their Lord and the cornerstone of a temple-to-be. Foundations are important to any building.
Foundations are important to the building of a people, too. The liberated Jews celebrated a homecoming and marked it with a commitment to erect a temple to God. But they were also committing themselves to become a sanctuary for God, a dwelling in which he might live by His Spirit.
This would come at another time. It has, and it is now! The temple has foundation and glory Christ and you! |
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Dear Lord, help me to praise Your strength and assurance for the temple in my heart, and keep it holy for you. In Jesus' name. Amen. - WILLIAM E. YOUNG, Abilene, Texas |
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