Desired Temple

"The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the Lord of hosts..." Haggai 2.9

The people were amazed when the First Temple was erected and the presence of God filled that holy place. It was just a test for what He really wanted to do: A temple for His Spirit inside each follower of His Son.
There is no greater honor than to be dwelling of the Most High God. If such knowledge is too great, imagine when you have that experience.

Holiness and firstfruits

"Israel was holiness to the LORD, the firstfruits of His increase..." Jeremiah 2.3

Israel had double honour before God: it was the firstfruits and holy. Those who are born of the Spirit of God have the same characteristics: they are the first fruits and the sole property of the Almighty. Therefore, the Holy Spirit guarantees that everyone who is born of God overcomes the world (1 John 5.4).

Power

"Here I will increase the power of David; my anointed one will be a light for my people. I will clothe his enemies with shame, but he will be a glorious king." Psalm 132:17-18


When we surrender ourselves on the altar of God, the light of the Holy Spirit shows us salvation. In this shelter of the soul there is tranquillity and security and because of this, those who rise up against us will be confused.

The Heart of God

The shame, humiliation and suffering of being barren led Hannah to make a vow with the Lord: And she vowed a vow and said: "O Lord of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your servant and remember me and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a son, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall touch his head." 1 Samuel 1:11


A child was her biggest dream for so long and although she had to lose him for Divine purposes, she wanted to get rid of her longing pain. God saw, heard and answered her cry. Samuel was born and brought as a newborn to serve in the Temple. Such an attitude of faith taught her the way to conquer with God. Samuel became one of the greatest Prophets in Israel and Hannah, she had other sons.


The wise woman honours and is honoured by God.  

The Way

"Let me hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, for I trust in You; teach me the way in which I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul."

Psalm 143:8

When we focus on the reasoning of this prayer we can capture the spirit of trust and faith of the psalmist better. Total dependence on the direction from the Spirit of God. But one must be attentive to His voice to know the attitude that he should take every day. If we obey this direction, we will succeed in everything that we do; and He will be honoured.