2nd Chronicles 6:41-42. “Now therefore arise, O Lord God, into thy resting place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O Lord God, be clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in thy goodness. O Lord God, turn not away from the face of tine anointed: remember the mercies of David thy servant.”
THY RESTING PLACE.
The building is finished – everything is placed in its designated position – orderly. The spiritual leaders and servant are clothed with modesty – appropriately. The people are gathered, now they rise to stand before the Lord – reverently. The king mounts the scaffold high above the people – then kneels – humbly. He raises his hands toward God and prays asking for grace – from Deity. Expressing the failures of men and our need of forgiveness – specifically.
Now there is a place for God among His people to rest. And the people of God come to that place to be blessed. A connection is made between the Holy God and man. When people have failed, there is a place they can Return to and find forgiveness when their sin they forsake – And the All-Wise God who dwells there does His judgment make. His verdict is right and His forgiveness is complete – When His people in repentance come to the chosen mercy-seat.
The house of God moves together to the meeting place – regularly Each living stone conscious that God is in the midst of His people – personally We join our voices in praise and testimony to Him – in harmony Our prayers of intercession, supplication and thanksgiving are made – in unity God’s Word is opened and the words are explained – reverently We have come to hear Him, speak and sing to Him and we leave – rejoicingly.
In God’s resting place we come and our hearts and voices blend. We wait and wonder what exactly is God going to send – To heal our sickness and the weakness we all feel. Is there some way God is going to come among us and heal
The weakness of our testimony and sometimes our lack of faith? Is God willing and able to work among us to reveal again His saving grace? May He render and answer, that we may maintain His righteous cause – May our testimony be a resting place for God, and may He be able to trust in us.
“The place where Thy people gather Father, is a very precious place to me. The evidence of truth and grace is being maintained. The faithfulness of the saints is a joy to me. May all that we do as a company of Thine own, be a joy to Thee. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”