Devotionals

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The temple symbolises a place of worship, a place of sacrifice and a place of communion. It is usually a dedicated and sacred place meant for Spiritual Purposes. Little wonder, the Scripture describes our bodies as a Temple. It's because God dwells in us and makes us holy via His Spirit.

Under the old covenant the temple was divided into three (3) parts namely: the outer court, the inner court and the Holies of Holies. Now, think of your body in the light of these three divisions. Think of the outer court as the part of your body that everyone sees after your clothes are on, the inner court as your heart, the part of your life that can be shared with like-minds, and your holy place as your most secret parts. You get the picture right?? Sure you Do. I know you're smart.....

Now, under the old covenant gentiles were not allowed into the temple, they were not allowed beyond the outer court. The priests served in the inner court. While only the High Priest went into the Most Holy Place once a year to offer sacrifice for sins of himself and the people, this he did not without blood. This means that for every time he came into the holiest of all he re-enacted the covenant, strengthened it.

How does this relate?

As a youth have you allowed people into your "Holies of Holies"? Have you carefully set boundaries as to those who have access to your life? Your body is designed to be the habitation of God and not a hub for sex.

So who's worshipping in your Temple your girlfriend, boyfriend? The husband is meant to be the High Priest so to speak and the same goes for the wife. Have you torn the veil when God's ordained high priest hasn't shown up?

I've come to realize that "The seal or proof of Virginity is innocence, the state of having not 'known' a person- Sexually". You've not fully known a person until you've had sex with the person and bonded as a result.

ACTION POINT:
1. It is necessary to set boundaries in every relationship you're presently into especially with the opposite sex. Start Today!

Pray:
Lord help me to keep your temple-my body, holy and to serve its purpose in Jesus Name.

-Today's post was birthed from a conversation I had with Ibukun Thomas some years back as an undergraduate, he had attended a program where this was shared by Mrs Funmi Akingbade. I merely built on it.

Content by Oluwatobi Adesanya
@Dailydealings

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