7 “My father David had it in his heart to build a temple for the Name of the Lord, the God of Israel. 8 But the Lord said to my father David, ‘You did well to have it in your heart to build a temple for my Name.
This is further evidence that God is more interested in what's in our hearts, than even our actions. I believe it speaks closer to who we really are. You can keep yourself from doing something....but can you keep yourself from thinking it? I think that works for the positive side of things as well as the negative.
I can't help but have an Indiana Jones type visual when I read all about the Ark, and the ceremony that goes along with it. It must have been quite a deal to finally bring it into the temple. And then when the cloud appeared......WHOA!
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Happy Birthday, btw!
I hope you had a great one!
8 and if they turn back to you with all their heart and soul...39 then from heaven, your dwelling place, hear their prayer and their pleas, and uphold their cause. And forgive your people, who have sinned against you.
ReplyDeleteLike you said with God its a heart thing. Actions can be an outward indication of where our hearts lie, but we can't hide anything from God through our actions that may fool other humans. He sees right into our hearts and will forgive us if we truly repent.
I was also thinking about the enormity of this ceremony. This was a big deal it must have had all the attention of the community as it unfolded and then yes the cloud--WHOA is right!
Thanks for the Happy Birthday too--it was a good day at the races with the family.
knut