Today’s Thought “The Externals of Religion” G. Ward

Isaiah 66:1 This is what the Lord says: “Heaven is My throne and the earth is the footstool for My feet. Where then is a house you could build for Me? And where is a place that I may rest?

Certainly, Holy God is not contained in temples built, that we’d become so enamored with these institutions, but to know through all our Redeemer offered and saying yes to HIS will, through repentance of sins – makes any HIS temple in earth. Therefore, we’re now called to embody a humble, obedient heart (through whatever we do or say as representative of our LORD - *Col.3:16-17). Our theme challenges the idea that God is impressed by external, magnificent, or religious displays, if they’re not accompanied by genuine, humble, and reverent devotion. 

We cannot buy into this spiritual institution, for the poor are yet unable, but still called HIS very own, while blessed. Moreover, we’re not good enough; for everything we are in HIM, was administered by/through HIM (i.e., faith, forgiveness and righteousness) and apart from HIM, we can do nothing (John 15:5).