The highest quality stones available were chiseled off site for Solomon’s Temple for God. They were assembled on site and fit together with precision. Then, the inside was finished with self-preserving cedar and beautiful juniper woods, and overlaid with gold, speaking of purity. It was a place for God’s presence to dwell.

Our hearts are chiseled through life’s challenges, given a lining of beauty and preserving qualities, and made pure by the blood of Christ. God is preparing His eternal dwelling place.

DAILY PRAYER: Lord, forgive me for complaining about life’s purifying challenges. You are preparing me for an eternal relationship with You.

DAILY READING: 1 Kings 4-6