What a joy it was to have our first Lord's Day services in our new church! The Lord has indeed provided a beautiful building for us, and it is just right for our needs. Our minister preached a very appropriate word from 1Chronicles 7:1.
Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the sacrifices; and the glory of the Lord filled the house.
- The ark had been returned to its rightful place in the new temple. Return to biblical preaching should be given its rightful place at our services.
- We also need the spirit of prayer. Solomon prayed reverently at the opening of the temple He prayed to a personal God, and he pleaded God's promises. Over and above, he made his requests known to God.
Fire followed the prayer. The glory of the Lord filled the temple: God delights in the gathering of his people. Let us all be in our place in our building at the various services. See Jeremiah 20:9, "...his word was in my heart as a burning fire", and verse 29: "Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD.....".
The sacrifice show the need for the atonement of our sins, which was accomplished in the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ.
The result of the fire was that the people worshiped, showing by their posture their humble and awed submission to God. We are not worthy of our building, but what a privilege to know God's blessing on us. At the opening of the temple the people were honoured to have the great King Solomon in their midst. Our guest is the one who is "greater than Solomon", the Lord Himself!
Then, Solomon and all the people celebrated the feast. At the end of that time, Solomon sent the people away joyful and glad of heart for the goodness of the Lord to them. One day God's people will also celebrate a special feast: the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.
The sacrifice show the need for the atonement of our sins, which was accomplished in the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ.
The result of the fire was that the people worshiped, showing by their posture their humble and awed submission to God. We are not worthy of our building, but what a privilege to know God's blessing on us. At the opening of the temple the people were honoured to have the great King Solomon in their midst. Our guest is the one who is "greater than Solomon", the Lord Himself!
Then, Solomon and all the people celebrated the feast. At the end of that time, Solomon sent the people away joyful and glad of heart for the goodness of the Lord to them. One day God's people will also celebrate a special feast: the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.
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