I thank FATHER everyday for illuminating HIS Word to us in a deeper way. The Holy Spirit was given to reside in each of us. When we allow Him into our temple and take up residence, He can and will displace fear, uncertainty, and doubt in our lives. Jesus was given to us as our Foundation, the Cornerstone of our own temple. As we yield to the Light, darkness cannot prevail thus deeper revelation comes forth and our eyes are opened to Agape Love allowing us to walk as Jesus walked.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1 Corinthians chapter 3:
10 According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. 11 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, 13 each one’s work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s work, of what sort it is. 14 If anyone’s work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. 15 If anyone’s work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire.
16 Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? 17 If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are.
Your works and my works will ultimately be judged by FATHER. Our words and actions are being recorded for that Day. All of the wood, hay, and stubble will be burned up and every idle, unproductive word will be judged. What we do with the intent of Agape Love is deemed precious in the sight of THE LORD. Our giving to impoverished children is very special to FATHER and our reward will be great on that Day.
What materials are you using in building your individual foundation? I purpose to build only with gold, silver, and precious stones. I have built enough “temporary housing” to last a lifetime. Yes, it was a waste of time and resources thus requiring me to repent. I was ineffective because I was motivated by my soul rather than by my spirit and disregarded the warnings given to me by The Holy Spirit. After my “corrective interview” with FATHER, I returned to that straight and narrow path.
In Colossians chapter 3, Paul wrote in response to The Holy Spirit:
23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. 25 But he who does wrong will be repaid for what he has done, and there is no partiality.
We are to yield to The Holy Spirit in all matters. We must have the mindset that every word and action should originate out of Agape Love and not out of self interest. We are here to serve mankind, not lord over them because we have revelation they don’t. Some men are condescending toward others because they think they are special in some way. Let us walk lowly in heart as Jesus walked.
Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 11:
29 “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
When we are led by The Holy Spirit, we are gentle toward others and at peace in ourselves. Is there anything better than this?