Temple?

At the time this was written, a temple was a location that symbolized the presence of a deity and provided a place to visibly worship to it. Christians should live their lives as visible representatives of the God we serve. A part of Him lives within us and we should always represent His revealed desires. By our actions people around us may find reasons to offer praise to God. “Don't you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NLT)

Accursed/Lord?

The descriptions “accursed,” and “Lord,” are polar opposites. Something accursed is pledged for destruction; Lord, on the other hand, means absolute ownership, pledged for usefulness. By His resurrection, Jesus proved that those He owns will not suffer destruction; the seal of the indwelling Holy Spirit will help the latter be realized. “Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, ‘Jesus is accursed’; and no one can say, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ except by the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:3 (NASV)

What is in a name

A name represents a designation for, a description of, and perhaps the essence of the person. When Moses asked the name of the power from the burning bush, the answer was a holy name, a name beyond comprehension, “I am that I am.” When we consider the name Jesus, we should realize that it attempts to describe all He stands for, all He did for creation; all He did for those who accept Him.  “Some of you were once like that [living sinful lives]. But you were cleansed; you were made holy; you were made right with God by calling on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.” 1 Corinthians 6:11 (NLT)

Permanent Assurance

Results of many goals and experiences in life can be altered. The work Jesus did on the cross was a one-time event in the spiritual realm, which resulted in a gift that can never be changed. When one learns of this gift, he has the opportunity to ignore it or later walk away from the promise. But, the obedient believer has a permanent seal, guaranteeing union with Jehovah God one day, forever. “But don't be so concerned about perishable things like food. Spend your energy seeking the eternal life that the Son of Man can give you. For God the Father has given me the seal of his approval." John 6:27 (NLT)

Safety

Most people, men, women, and children want to feel “safe.” The challenge for self or others can be understanding from what exactly we want safety. The answer may be a combination of physical, verbal, emotional, or spiritual dangers. When one feels safe, they usually describe this as security or comfort. Comfort can be described as having someone to walk with you through whatever struggles you encounter; the Holy Spirit does this for those who accept Jesus as Savior.

“I'm not asking you to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one.” John 17:15 (NLT)

Father!

A cry out to a parent may indicate a need for help or an endearing comment. For those who have been adopted, hopefully they develop a sense of acceptance by and fondness for the new parent. We should fondly and respectfully reach out to the Father who adopted us, knowing He invested greatly when he purchased our redemption from our old way of life. “The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’" Romans 8:15 (NIV)

Start Every Day

When we awake each morning, we should invite the indwelling Holy Spirit to help us offer praise to God in some way during the coming day.

Where can I go from your Spirit

Loneliness is a powerful emotion. It is the sense that something is missing. What is discerned as missing can be people, environment, or other common needs. This is complicated by our perception: we can feel lonely while in a crowd of people, yet no one with whom we can be contented. This is usually accomplished after spending time with the other person and sharing ourselves. As a child of God, we have a friend who lives within us 24/7/365, knows us better than we know ourselves, accepts us as we are, and will speak to us via God’s Word any time we are ready to listen. He may prompt us to change, but His motivation is always for God’s glory. God's Word and prayer is a two-way intimate conversation. “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 (NIV)