Rededication of Our Temple
Rededication of Our Temple
The concept of rededicating our temple is deeply rooted in Scripture, emphasizing the need for believers to cleanse, renew, and consecrate themselves unto God. Paul declares in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit, not our own, but bought with a price. This truth calls for continual self-examination and rededication, ensuring that our lives remain vessels of honour, sanctified and fit for the Master’s use. The Old Testament account of King Hezekiah’s restoration of the temple (2 Chronicles 29:3-6) serves as a powerful parallel to the spiritual renewal required in a believer’s life. After years of neglect and defilement, Hezekiah reopened the temple, cleansed it from impurity, and reestablished true worship. Likewise, every believer must recognize when spiritual apathy, sin, or distractions have crept in, contaminating the holy dwelling place of God within. Rededication is a conscious act of surrender—restoring what has been broken, removing what is defiling, and reigniting a passion for divine communion.
Spiritual decay does not happen suddenly; it often results from neglect—neglecting prayer, the Word, holiness, and intimacy with God. In Romans 12:1, Paul urges believers to "present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." This is not a one-time act but a continuous commitment to purity and holiness. Just as the priests of old would sanctify the temple before ministering before the Lord, we must constantly ensure that our hearts and minds are aligned with God's will. Sin, worldliness, and complacency can subtly infiltrate our lives, but through rededication, we bring ourselves back into alignment with divine purpose. Jesus cleansed the temple twice during His earthly ministry (John 2:13-16; Matthew 21:12-13), signifying the necessity of driving out anything that corrupts the sacred space of worship. True rededication means removing every idol, distraction, and impurity that hinders God's presence from fully manifesting in our lives.
Rededicating our temple is not just about avoiding sin; it is about rekindling our devotion and hunger for God. It involves a renewed commitment to worship, fasting, service, and holiness. When we consecrate ourselves afresh, we invite a deeper infilling of the Holy Spirit, greater spiritual clarity, and a revived passion for kingdom service. Just as the temple, when purified, became a dwelling place of God’s glory, so too will our lives reflect His power when we yield fully to Him. Let us approach the altar of rededication with sincerity, asking God to cleanse, renew, and restore us. He is faithful to dwell in a purified temple, and when we commit ourselves afresh to Him, His presence, power, and purpose will be fully manifested in us.
Word Affirmation: "For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth." – Isaiah 62:1 (Don't just say it, mean it!)
"A rededicated temple is a dwelling place of God’s glory; when we cleanse and surrender, His presence fills us anew."
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