12.2 You are the temple of God – the house of worship
Heaven is full of worship. We should start enjoying worship on earth right now. Worship will be continuous in heaven for eternity in the awesome presence of God. From the description in the book of Revelation, heaven’s worship is majestic, vibrant and lively. It is neither solemn nor heavy-hearted. There are four living creatures that worship God day and night declaring, “Holy, holy, holy” (Rev 4:8). The saints are also constantly worshipping God in heaven (Rev 4:10-11).
A group of people were worshipping God and the session was recorded on tape. When the people played the tape, they were shocked to hear the voices of angels singing in the background. I heard the singing on tape and it was truly majestic and glorious.
In the last series, we shared that we have been called as New Covenant priests to offer up incense of prayer and worship. It is the highest calling to worship God. Every creature in heaven finds fulfillment in worship. God made us royal priests so that we may proclaim the wonderful praises of Him who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light.
(1 Pet 2:9)
“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may PROCLAIM THE PRAISES of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light…”
In the Old Covenant, the temple in Jerusalem was the place of worship (John 4:19-21). When Jesus was talking to the woman at the well, He said that worship in the New Covenant would not be at a physical location, but in our spirit (John 4:21-24). Today, we are the real living and walking temple of the Holy Spirit and worship reigns in our hearts. We carry the presence and glory of God within us.
(Eph 5:18-19)
And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, SINGING and MAKING MELODY in YOUR HEART to the Lord…
The Holy Spirit is in us not only to make intercession but also for worship. The above verse shows that being filled with the Spirit is related to worship in our hearts. When we worship, we will be filled. When we are filled, worship will flow out. The Holy Spirit in us gives us the spiritual songs to sing. Beloved, have you experienced having a song in your heart and singing it throughout the day? This is the Holy Spirit working in you – the living temple.
A group of people were worshipping God and the session was recorded on tape. When the people played the tape, they were shocked to hear the voices of angels singing in the background. I heard the singing on tape and it was truly majestic and glorious.
In the last series, we shared that we have been called as New Covenant priests to offer up incense of prayer and worship. It is the highest calling to worship God. Every creature in heaven finds fulfillment in worship. God made us royal priests so that we may proclaim the wonderful praises of Him who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light.
(1 Pet 2:9)
“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may PROCLAIM THE PRAISES of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light…”
In the Old Covenant, the temple in Jerusalem was the place of worship (John 4:19-21). When Jesus was talking to the woman at the well, He said that worship in the New Covenant would not be at a physical location, but in our spirit (John 4:21-24). Today, we are the real living and walking temple of the Holy Spirit and worship reigns in our hearts. We carry the presence and glory of God within us.
(Eph 5:18-19)
And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, SINGING and MAKING MELODY in YOUR HEART to the Lord…
The Holy Spirit is in us not only to make intercession but also for worship. The above verse shows that being filled with the Spirit is related to worship in our hearts. When we worship, we will be filled. When we are filled, worship will flow out. The Holy Spirit in us gives us the spiritual songs to sing. Beloved, have you experienced having a song in your heart and singing it throughout the day? This is the Holy Spirit working in you – the living temple.
posted by Joshua Lye @ 10:53 PM
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