Scripture: Lamentations 2: 7
The Lord hath cast off his altar, he hath abhorred his sanctuary, he hath given up into the hand of the enemy the walls of her palaces; they have made a noise in the house of the LORD, as in the day of a solemn feast.
Scripture Commentary: The sanctuary is only the building; we are God’s light in the world
Our place of worship is not as important to God as our pattern of worship. The church sanctuary may be beautiful to the eye but if its people don’t sincerely follow God, the church and the people in it will decay from within.
Are you merely reciting words you don’t really mean or understand when you worship? Do you pray for help that you don’t really believe will come?
What do you do when God answers your prayer? Do you thank Him but continue to live your life without change? Do you express love for God that you don’t really have? Or do you tell the people around you how God has answered your prayer?
You are the true temple of God
The building is the central place of worship, but we are the carriers of His Word.
Don’t substitute symbols, even so called good ones, for the reality of a living, personal relationship with God himself. Earnestly seek God and catch a fresh vision of His love and care.
Have you forsaken Him? God hasn’t forsaken you.
We are His and He is our Father, and He is waiting for you.
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Lamentations Chapter 2