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Friend, the temple of the Holy Spirit: identity as God's dwelling place!

1 Corinthians 6:19-20  Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?  20  For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's. 

From the dawn of creation, God’s desire has always been the same — to dwell with His people. In Eden, He walked with Adam in the cool of the day. In the wilderness, He filled the Tabernacle with His glory. In Jerusalem, His presence descended upon Solomon’s Temple with such weight that the priests could not stand to minister. Throughout Scripture, the heart of God beats with a single longing: to be with His people and to dwell among them.

But these sanctuaries were only shadows — temporary dwelling places pointing toward something far greater. God’s ultimate desire was never to dwell in tents or temples made with hands. His plan was to make His home in you. Paul reveals this profound truth, saying, “Do you not know that your bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have from God?” (1 Corinthians 6:19).

When you came to faith in Yeshua (Jesus), you didn’t just receive forgiveness — you received God Himself. The same Spirit that hovered over the waters of creation, the same glory that filled the Holy of Holies, the same power that raised the Messiah from the dead now dwells inside you. Heaven moved into your heart.

This means your identity is not shaped by weakness but by indwelling glory. You are not defined by what you feel — you are defined by who lives within you. You are not ordinary; you are a living sanctuary, a mobile temple carrying divine presence everywhere you go. The glory that once rested behind the veil now rests inside your spirit.

And as His temple, you carry a holy purpose. In the Old Covenant, the temple was set apart, consecrated, and treated with reverence — not because of the building, but because of the Presence inside. Likewise, your life is holy not because of your performance but because of the One who fills you. You are set apart as a vessel of His glory, chosen to reveal His nature and host His presence on earth.

Through the Spirit, you have become a place where heaven and earth meet. Everywhere you go becomes a sanctuary of hope, a refuge of peace, and a gateway for the Kingdom. You are not just carrying the Spirit — the Spirit is carrying you into divine appointments, empowered moments, and holy assignments.

Remember the promise of Yeshua: “If anyone loves Me… We will come to him and make Our home with him” (John 14:23). Heaven has taken residence in your heart. The King of Glory did not merely visit you — He moved in. The fullness of heaven has taken residence in your heart. Not a temple made with human hands, not a structure of stone or gold, but your very life became Their sanctuary.

This revelation truly changes everything. You are not abandoned, empty, or powerless. You are filled, chosen, indwelt, and anointed. When the enemy tries to convince you that you are alone, your identity as the Temple of the Living God rises up with a greater truth — God is not merely with you, He is in you. The lie of isolation collapses under the weight of divine indwelling. The Almighty has made your heart His home, and no darkness can stand where His presence dwells.

When fear whispers that you are weak, the voice of the Spirit within you thunders with resurrection life. The very power that raised Yeshua from the dead now flows through your being. You are not operating from human strength but from divine energy, supernatural courage, and heaven’s authority.

You are a living ark of His glory, a vessel of His power, and a carrier of His presence. The God who once filled the Holy of Holies now fills you. And because He lives in you, no weapon formed against you can stand, no lie can define you, and no force of darkness can overpower you.

Because you are His temple, purity becomes your joy, holiness your privilege, and intimacy your identity. You are not striving to find God — you are learning to walk with the God who lives within you.

Friend, honor the Presence within you. Live with the awareness that every breath you breathe carries the fragrance of heaven. Let your heart become an altar of worship, your mind a sanctuary of truth, and your life a vessel overflowing with the Spirit’s power. You are not just a believer — you are God’s dwelling place on earth. You are His temple, His sanctuary, His chosen vessel of glory. Walk in the awe of this identity — for the Holy One lives inside you.

Your family in the Lord with much agape love,

George & Baht Rivka (Arad, Israel)