Thursday, November 14, 2013

A resting place

Resting place at Apollonia National Park, Israel
In The Netherlands we are very spoiled with vacation days and vacation time. Depending on the financial situation people choose to stay home, to travel in The Netherlands or to other countries in or outside of Europe. Adventure can be found everywhere, whether we choose to go hiking in a provincial park or in the mighty Alps. Each country has it's charm and points of interest, if we would only open our eyes.

This is somewhat how I experience Bible reading. As I wrote in one of my previous blog posts, I am currently reading through the Book of Acts. Which means reading slow, stopping, thinking, making notes, asking questions, pondering... and reading again. Just think about the fact that we have 66 Bible books to visit... each with it's own charm and special points of interest. Sometimes a single word or sentence jumps off the page and catches my eye as it has never done before. In any case, if you are reading along, please make sure to read the context or chapter that holds the words I am highlighting.

In chapter 7 I came across the following words (verse 48 and 49), However, the Most High does not live in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house will you build for me? says the Lord. Or where will my resting place be? What a fascinating question from God to us... 'where will my resting place be?' God is looking for a resting place, not built by human hands, but created by Himself.

In general we are looking for a resting place by God, in His presence. But has it ever occurred to you that God desires to find a resting place in or with us? A place (our body = His temple) where He can feel at home, where He is welcome and where He enjoys talking with us?

10 comments:

  1. This is a good question! In His presence, under the shadow of His wings, is where I want to be. I want to be the temple He wants me to be as well.

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    1. Yes, I want to be that resting place for my Lord as well, I find this a fascinating scripture Karen, really makes me think!

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  2. Oh, how I desire to be a resting place for Him! A place where He is comfortable and finds fellowship. A place where the best china, silver, and a delicious meal are set in honor of Him. A place where He's at home, can kick back, and relax. This post brought all sorts of mental images of God resting in and enjoying me.

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    1. I like your mental images Susan :) Dining with the King and talking together about life!

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  3. Thank you for stopping by my blog and congratulating me! I am seeing names of people I haven't seen in years. Love this post!!! Will return again, I promise!

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    1. That's the good thing about blogging Terri, meeting up with old friends :)

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  4. And we are 'being built together' Ephesians 2: 22 'a habitation of God in the Spirit.

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    1. Amen, that's how it should be! Thanks David.

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  5. Nice blog, nice post.

    Thanks for stopping by my Book Blogger Hop post.

    I enjoyed visiting your blog. I will be back.

    Happy Hopping!! Going to follow so I don't miss anything.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Blog Hop Answer

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    1. Keep hopping Elizabeth, you'll end up in wonderful blog places!

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