DCLM Daily Manna, Monday January 25, 2016 by Pastor Kumuyi

Topic: Beautify your Life for God [Monday January 25, 2016]

Text: 2 Chronicles 3:1-17

Key Verse: "And he garnished the house with precious stones for beauty: and the gold was gold of Parvaim" (2 Chronicles 3:6).

Many people are often frantic about looking good and acceptable to those they meet in the society. They go a great length to cultivate what they consider to be acceptable culture and standards.

Unfortunately, the best efforts of men often fall flat when subjected to the intense scrutiny of God's holy expectations. King Solomon was not to be guilty of such a charge. He had a task to accomplish: to build a house in Israel for the almighty God. His father, King David, before passing away, had made ample provision of materials for the work. He had also produced both the architectural and structural designs of the building. But this was not enough. Like every building project, the work required a wise master builder, a person who would see through the eyes of God. If there was any man qualified for the job at this time, Solomon was the person. God had endowed him with wisdom, riches and peace. He focused on the task, and sought to erect the most magnificent edifice ever built.

The exact measurement of the temple - its height, length, breadth - was to be meticulously followed. It was to be ornately decorated with the finest quality gold ever. It was a house to inspire awe and reverence of the almighty God. Today, the best edifice you can build for God is your life - spirit, soul and body - which is "the temple of the living God". Your heart must be free of sin, your body must be holy and righteous. Your whole life must, at all times, be presented to God as a living sacrifice. You must be pure in thought and action.

The best part is that God has made all the necessary provisions for this character to be attained in your life through our Lord Jesus Christ. All you need to do is to come to Him, abandon your old ways and accept the new life He gives.

Thought for the day: Glorify God in your body and spirit, which are His

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DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.