2nd Chronicles 3:1. “The Solomon began to build the house of the Lord at Jerusalem in mount Moriah, where the Lord appeared unto David his father, in the place that David had prepared in the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite.”
MORIAH MOUNT There once was an altar on this mountain that was built out of natural stone. A man and his son came to offer here, but Abraham wasn’t the only one Who knew the value of the sacrifice was worth more than all of the world’s gold – When he laid Isaac upon that altar, it was worth more to him than his own soul.
The gold-covered boards, the golden nails, the majesty of the house being built, Were less in value for all their worth than the blood of the ram that was spilt In that place where the voice of God was heard and the sinless substitute was made. And looking on were a father and his son watching the flames burn where the son had laid.
Now on Mount Moriah there rises in unusual quiet a beautiful edifice. Huge stones are being laid in order, each formed earlier to fit in its place. Skilled workmen ply their trades to making a building to represent Deity – The material, the skill, the ornate handiwork would have been marvelous to see.
A temple is being raised again, one made out of living stones. Each stone formed silently by grace; each one by Christ’s blood atoned. Each one made to size by the Master-Builder to fit in the temple of God. Each one given a divine nature to bring honor to the Savior and Lord.
There are differences too in this great temple that God builds – The hand of God has made each one unique – a gifted role to fill. Interestingly, the Chief Corner Stone is the Lord Jesus Christ Himself – From Him are laid apostles, prophets, evangelists, teachers – even helps.
An important feature of this new temple is that it never can be destroyed. No man can tear it down, or in covetousness melt the gold from its boards. This gold is divine in its nature, the skilled handiwork done by God.
The carved stones that have been hewn out of rock will never underfoot be trod.
Mount Moriah has been the scene of many important events – But there is coming yet another that will transcend all before or since. A King is coming; a throne will be set and on Moriah the King of Kings, Will dwell with His people and from there the final proclamation of peace will ring.
“Perhaps a sacrifice of praise is in order right now, Father God. What glory has been brought to Thee from that mountain! What majesty was seen there! What glory will yet emanate from that place where so many have walked in unbelief! What great honors will yet be seen given to Thee! I do praise Thee here this morning – in faith and in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”