MARCH 31, 2010

GLORY

PRIVILEGES

Scripture Reading

1 Corinthians 6:10-20- "What? know ye not that your body is the

temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye

are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in

your body, and in your spirit, which are God's."

1 Corinthians 7:23- "Ye are bought with a price;

be not ye the servants of men."

If we are saved through the precious blood of Christ, God has chosen us to experience the same special place of honor as the Temple in Jerusalem. People came from all over the world to see the Temple of God and of Jerusalem-not just because it was an architectural marvel but because people somehow knew it was a glorious place. Man knew it was the place of God's dwelling on earth, the place of His presence on earth. You and I are no less important in God's plan.

Believe it or not, you and I are God's dwelling place on earth!

That is a sobering thought. Think about the places where we sometimes take the glory of God with us. Think about what we allow the glory of God to witness in our relationships with others, even with those we love. You and I are the residence of God's glory on earth right now.

It is important to understand that the dwelling place of God's glory on earth isn't just in the stars in the heavens or in the intricacies of His creation on earth. God demonstrates His glory in your life and in mine. At least, that's what God intends. God wants us to live our lives in such a way that when others see us, they will see His glory. How are you doing with that responsibility?

SELAH: Consider the various areas of your life. Ask the Holy Spirit to speak to you about how you are glorifying-or failing to glorify-God in each area.

-T.P. Johnston, Jr.-