Wednesday, June 22, 2016

The God Of Everywhere

"Howbeit, the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet, Heaven is my throne and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?  Hath not my hand made all these things?"  Acts 7:48-51.  This passage is a part of Stephen's sermon to the Jews.  The Jews held the temple in high regard and Stephen preaches to them the fulfillment of the promise to Abraham.  The temple was to endure for a time, but God had a greater revelation in mind.  The Jews had violated the true purpose of the temple and had misapplied its meaning.  God is not confined to a certain place, but rather, He inhabits the universe.  God is everywhere and His handiwork can be seen in everything.  God is the Maker of all things.  His glory is seen in all things, and everywhere His power is manifested.  No temple made with human hands can contain Him.  He has no need of sanctuaries.  Jesus Christ would become the true temple of God.  All who would believe upon Jesus and receive Him as Savior would become the dwelling place of God.  God abides in the heart of the believer.  And, the believer praises God for His marvelous creation.

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