Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? (Corinthians 3:16 ESV)
Beautiful
I have stood on the lip of the Grand Canyon, and it was a grand view. I have watched the skies hum with Northern Lights and it was incredible. I have lived near some of the most beautiful sites on our planet, and been amazed.
But what was most beautiful about them, was my companion, my best friend, my wife.
The temple was the most beautiful building on earth. Not just because the architecture, accouterments, and materials were incredible, but because until Christ Jesus, the Messiah, was born, the temple was Immanuel! It was God’s presence among His people.
And now Christians have that presence, too. And while we usually focus on the peace, love, and power that God’s presence fills us with, His presence also makes us beautiful.
Not because your nose is the right size for your face. But because you are God’s temple, Christian.
Not because you are noble-acting, polite, or nice. But because you are God’s temple, Christian.
Not because you are stylish, popular, or friendly. But because you are God’s temple, Christian.
Because God IS beautiful. And His Spirit in us makes us beautiful reflections.