“you also are being used as living stones in the building of a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood” (1 Peter 2:5).
Wherever God takes our souls after we leave these fragile bodies, there too we will be within the same great temple. This temple does not belong only to the Earth—it is greater than our world. It is the sacred house that encompasses every place where God is present. And as there is no end to the universe where God reigns, there are also no limits to this living temple.
This temple is not made of stones, but of lives that obey the Creator. It is an eternal project, being formed step by step, until everything perfectly reflects who God is. When a soul learns to obey sincerely, it fits into this great spiritual building. And the more it obeys, the more it becomes a living expression of the Lord’s will.
Therefore, the soul that wishes to be part of this eternal plan needs to submit to His mighty Law, to follow His commandments with faith and dedication. This is how creation will, in the end, be a pure reflection of His glory. -Adapted from Phillips Brooks. See you tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Lord God, I know that my body is fragile and temporary, but the soul You have given me belongs to something much greater. I thank You because You have prepared a place beyond this world, where Your presence fills everything, and where those who obey You live in peace and joy. Teach me to value this eternal hope.
I want to be part, oh Father, of Your living temple—not only in the future, but here and now. Give me a submissive heart, one that desires to please You above all else. May my obedience be sincere and constant. Shape me so that I may be useful in the work You are forming.
Oh, Most Holy God, I worship and praise You for including me in this eternal plan, even though I am small and imperfect. You have called me to something that goes beyond time, beyond worlds, beyond myself. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law is like the firm foundation of this invisible and glorious temple. Your commandments are like living pillars that uphold the truth and reflect Your holiness. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
