1 Chron. 20-23

David had it in his heart to build God a temple in which to live. It seemed this was his lifelong quest. He finally designated the threshing floor of Araunah (also called Mt. Moriah where Abraham offered Isaac) for the location of the new temple. Solomon was commissioned to build it but David gathered quality materials for its construction so that “The house to be built for the Lord should be of great magnificence and fame and splendor in the sight of all the nations.”

The latter house’s glory is greater than the former. God’s house IS His church. We are that magnificent building, and God is still putting in the quality. He is refining us for more beauty. We are His bride.