Wednesday, July 09, 2008
2 CHRONICLES 2:5b and 6a: "For great is our God above all gods; but who is able to build Him a house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain Him?" Solomon had been commissioned to build a temple for God; however, he was humbled when he realised that the God he served could not be contained in a building made by men's hands.
Although no expense was spared on materials and the most skilled workmen in their various specialties were employed, Solomon, being king, still lamented: "Who am I that I should build Him a house?" Are we guilty of believing that God's presence can only be confined to the building we erect, no matter how humble or grand?
The truth is God is omnipresent. He is everywhere simultaneously, He can be found in the hearts of those who sincerely seek Him, whether in the remotest part of the earth or in the busiest city. Not only is God omnipresent but He is also omnipotent, all-powerful. God is Elohim, the Creator of us all and all of creation. God is omniscient, all knowledge and wisdom is contained in Him. Psalm 105:7 tells us that He is God, our God in charge of the whole earth.
If then God is omnipresent, omnipotent, Elohim and omniscient, how can we relegate Him to a mere building, denomination or culture? His eyes continue to go to and from over the whole earth that He may be strong on behalf of those whose hearts diligently and sincerely seek Him. The keys to unleashing God's presence and power are: (1) to seek Him with all our hearts (prayer). (2) To worship Him in spirit and in truth (holy lifestyle). (3) To obey His commandments (submission).
Eternal Father, today as a nation we declare Your greatness and we acknowledge You as the God above all gods. We patiently wait for the manifestation of Your glory and deliverance.In Jesus' name,Amen.
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