My friend, it is such a joy to greet you today with the promise of God, taken from I Corinthians 6:19, “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, Whom you have from God? You are not your own.” As this verse reminds us, my friend, we are not our own. Everything within us belongs to God. We were created to be His temple, a dwelling place for the Spirit of the Lord. 

Imagine, for a moment, having the Lord's temple within you. How glorious and joyous that temple would be! When we enter a church, the house of God, we feel His presence and His peace. In the same way, God desires for you to carry that same presence within yourself. He wants you to be the temple of His Spirit, where He resides. This means letting go of your own thoughts, desires, and plans. Instead, you ask, "Lord, where do You want to take me? What do You want to do through me?" With your heart filled with His joy, you will allow Him to lead you, and as you do so, you will witness your heart and body becoming the true temple of the living God.

And what happens in the temple of God? It is a place of worship where people experience His presence. Through you, others will also feel God’s presence and be drawn closer to Him. Because of your life, they will come to know the Lord in ways they never have before. In the temple, God speaks to His people, and through you, He will guide and lead others. 

Let me share a beautiful example of this. There was a student in our college who, even at a young age, was filled with the abundant Spirit of God. Right there on campus, his love and thirst for Jesus were evident. He was constantly praying and communing with God. In the hostel, students would form long lines to meet him, asking for prayer for their problems. Through him, they felt the presence of God and received answers from the Lord. Others sought his wisdom, even asking him for help with their studies. God had blessed him with great understanding, and he excelled in all things, leading many to the Lord and His wisdom. In the same way, my friend, you too can reflect Jesus to others, being the temple of God. Let your life shine with His presence, drawing others to worship and experience His love. May you experience a significant transformation in your life as you become His temple, allowing Him to flow through you into the life of others. What a privilege it is to be His dwelling place!

PRAYER: 
Dear Lord, thank You for Your truth that my body is a temple of Your Holy Spirit. Please help me to surrender my thoughts, desires, and plans fully to You. Fill me with Your presence so that my life will reflect Your glory and love. Lead me in every step, guiding me according to Your perfect will. Let my heart be a place of worship where others can encounter You. Flow through me, Lord, so that I can inspire others to know and experience Your peace. Strengthen me to shine Your light in this world, drawing many to You. Help me to always remain as Your dwelling place and be filled with Your joy and purpose in life. Thank You for choosing me to be Your temple. In Jesus' name, I pray, Amen.