Abiding in the PsalmsSample

A Place to Call Home

For much of God’s relationship with His people He chose not to have a temple to permanently dwell in. We see in this chapter the prayer of Solomon as the temple of God is consecrated, ushering in what was to be a dwelling place of God which would cause worship and repentance. 

In verse 18, Solomon points out in his prayer that there is no way that the fullness of the Creator of the universe could be contained by bricks and mortar, nor should the holy God dwell with unholy people. This is an incredibly important truth to ponder, especially as believers this side of Jesus, who ourselves are a temple in which God dwells by His Holy Spirit, God in us. 

Solomon’s response to the all-powerful God, dwelling in a time and place, is to lead the people to focus on repentance. How much more as people who have God living in us should we be led to repentance? 

Questions

1. Do you see yourself as a temple in which the all-powerful God dwells?

2. In what areas of your life do you fail to reflect the reality of God living in you?

Pray

Pray that God will show you how profound it is that He dwells in you. As you read Solomon’s prayer, pray that you may gain the heart of worship and reverence he had for God and that it will guide you into awe and wonder.