Building the House of the Lord

Scripture 2 Chron 3:1 Now Solomon began to build the house of the LORD at Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the Lord had appeared to his father David, at the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite.

Observation: Our bodies are called the temple of God, and like Solomon we should be building the house of the Lord. We should keep our body strong and not defile it and it should be dedicated to God at all times. Our mind is part of the body and it should be built up in the Lord by reading God’s word and other books that will help us know God in a closer way.

Application: I have let my body go. I have a hard time walking, I’m over weight, I have diabetes and just don’t take care of myself. Because of the lack of exercise and not maintaining my weight I have become lazy and have a difficult time sometimes doing what honors God in service. I need to make a better effort of losing weight, exercising and going to the doctor to take care of my legs and feet so I can do the things God calls me to do.

Prayer: My master please help me. Give me the discipline I will need to stop eating so much and to eat better. Give me the strength to exercise and do what will strengthen your temple so that I will honor you with service to others.