Not My Own

I have been meditating lately on verses that say I am not my own; I belong to Jesus, body and soul.  One example is 1 Corinthians 6:19-20–“You are not your own, for you were bought at a price.” This particular verse addresses sexuality. Christians do not have the right use their bodies in any way…

The Temple of the Son

Near the end of Ezekiel, the prophet has a vision of God’s glory returning to a restored temple (Ezek. 43:5).  He has no vision of the temple being built; it is already built–without hands.  As the temple’s design is unfolded to Ezekiel, he sees that the altar lies at the center of the temple.  The…

The Holy of Holies in Action

The following is an entry from my journal written in December 2007. *** Sometimes I worry that I’m not with the Lord enough, that He is always shoved out by circumstances.  Today, the Lord is again telling me to trust Him.  As I was trying to pray, He said, “Can’t you see how much striving…