“You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood” (1 Peter 2:5).
Wherever God takes our souls after we leave these frail bodies, there too we will be within the same great temple. That temple does not belong only to Earth—it is greater than our world. It is the sacred house that encompasses every place where God is present. And just as there is no end to the universe where God reigns, there are no limits to this living temple.
This temple is not made of stones, but of lives that obey the Creator. It is an eternal work, being formed step by step until everything perfectly reflects who God is. When a soul learns to obey sincerely, it becomes part of this great spiritual structure. 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 must submit to His mighty Law and follow His commandments with faith and devotion. In this way, creation will ultimately become a pure reflection of His glory. —Adapted from Phillips Brooks. Until tomorrow, if the Lord permits.
Pray with me: Lord God, I know that my body is frail and fleeting, but the soul You gave me belongs to something far greater. I thank You for preparing a place beyond this world, where Your presence fills everything, and where those who obey You live in peace and joy. Teach me to cherish this eternal hope.
I want to be part of Your living temple, O Father—not only in the future, but here and now. Give me a submissive heart that longs to please You above all else. May my obedience be sincere and steadfast. Shape me so that I may be useful in the work You are building.
O most holy God, I adore and praise You for including me in this eternal plan, even though I am small and imperfect. You have called me to something that reaches 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.