Nov 07 2024

Afternoon Bible Verse

If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

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Many times, in the New Testament, we are reminded that we are God's dwelling place. When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, the Holy Spirit lives inside us. This is a stark contrast to the tabernacles and temples we read about in the Old Testament.

The Old Testament tabernacle was built for worshipping God. It had to be taken care of and continually cleaned. It was the place where God's presence dwelled. Only the priests could enter the tabernacle after performing rituals to ensure they were prepared to encounter God's presence. It was a place where God would speak to His people.

Now, we no longer need a priest to speak to God for us. We can talk with God anytime, anywhere, because He lives in us.

As God's temples, we have the responsibility of taking care of our bodies. By having a pure heart, mind, and soul, we honor God and welcome His presence into our lives.

We should also be mindful of taking care of our physical bodies. Just like every other gift in our lives, we are stewards, or caretakers, of our bodies. If we knowingly hurt ourselves, we are neglecting to acknowledge the privilege of God of having the life He gave us.

This afternoon's verse in 1 Corinthians reminds us that God has always wanted to be close to us. He gave us the opportunity to be His dwelling place and carry Him with us wherever we go.

Afternoon Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you for the opportunity to be your temple. Help me to honor you in how I live. When I forget that you live inside of me, remind me that I am the place where your presence dwells. Give me a pure heart, mind, and soul as I live for you. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Nov 06 2024

Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Verse

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.:

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Yesterday Afternoon's Bible study

Most of us have heard the story of Jesus' death so many times that we can forget the magnitude of what He suffered. Our Savior endured cruel and painful treatment and still willingly gave up His life.

Religious leaders mocked him. They had declared that He was a false prophet and were happy to see Him suffer a criminal's death. What they did not realize was that 700 years earlier, the prophet Isaiah had predicted Jesus' suffering. In Isaiah 53, we come to understand that this wasn't a random event—it was planned by God before the foundations for the earth.

Through His death and resurrection, Jesus paid the full price for our sin and overcame death forever. Not only did His stripes heal our bodies, but also our souls. He was wounded for our transgressions, and He was bruised for our iniquities. He took on the full weight of sin for us.

Even though He knew no sin, His love for us while we were sinners compelled Him to atone for our sins. His healing extends to our physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being.

As we submit to God in the way that Jesus did, we will one day experience total healing. It is never too late to receive God's forgiveness. He made provision for us long before we were ever born. His mercy endures forever.

Yesterday Afternoon's Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank you for the priceless gift of Jesus. My guilt has been exchanged for your perfect peace. I have been healed. I am released from the bondage of sin and am now a child of God. I am eternally grateful for Jesus' sacrifice for me. In His name, amen.
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