As I woke this morning, a little song had been going around in my head; in my dreams: "His praise fills the temple". Before my eyes opened my heart began to pray for my character to be reformed and this temple of the Holy Spirit, to be swept clean and filled to overflowing with Gods love and all that his love encompasses.
I had a vision of the body of Christ, which is the church; not a church made of bricks and mortar, but of people. Our bodies are like the stones of the building and each stone is chiselled to perfection. When given the freedom, the master craftsman, God, begins his work on the flaws of our character. Tapping away, to discover the precious qualities within the stone. Each stone has a special position in the design of the building. It has a place of worth. Inside the stone Gods spirit dwells, working and refining the stone to become a precious jewel. Sometimes the process of refinement and sculpture can be very painful.
Jesus is the corner stone of the building. He suffered much. Enduring the cross and immense pain for us. He is beautiful beyond description. Splendid. Holding the building in together, he is so strong and secure. The building will never be shaken, He shines forth Gods glory.
So God is building his church, but it is taking time. Creating a pure stone, is a work in progress. Each stone is beautiful beyond description, filled with is own design and colour; radiant. Each stone is significant. Each stone has been gently touched by God as he turns it around in his hand, admiring it. Looking carefully to see the gem that he holds.
What will the building look like in the end. When each stone has been crafted and placed into position. There is nothing like it. The church will be an amazing place of worship to our God. Awesome. Filled with songs of never ending praise, spilling out Gods love and peace.