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Scripture Meditation No. 1708
AATHAVAN – Saturday, 11 October 2025
“But I say to you that something greater than the temple is here.” (Matthew 12:6, NASB)
The Lord Jesus Christ, through this verse, reveals His divine nature to the Jewish people. However, they could not fully understand it. To the Jews, the temple in Jerusalem was of utmost importance. They admired its grandeur and longed to visit it often. Jesus too went to the temple, but His purpose in going there was entirely different from that of most people today.
Here, Jesus declares that He is greater than the temple.
Even today, many Christians believe that certain church buildings possess some special power, and they travel from place to place seeking such churches. But they miss the true essence — the One who is greater than the temple, Jesus Christ Himself.
We need not run in search of Him, for He is near us. If we will only recognize Him, He desires to dwell within us. When that happens, we ourselves become His temple. That is why the Apostle Paul says,
“The temple of God is holy, and that is what you are.” (1 Corinthians 3:17, NASB)
Furthermore, Stephen declares: “However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands; as the prophet says: ‘Heaven is My throne, And the earth is the footstool of My feet; What kind of house will you build for Me?’ says the Lord, ‘Or what place is there for My rest?’” (Acts 7:48–49, NASB) Yes, the human heart is the true temple of God, and He longs to dwell within it.
Let us, therefore, examine ourselves: Do we place our trust in church buildings, or in the One who is greater than the temple?
The Apostle Paul calls this a mystery — that Christ is within us. Only when we live a life worthy of Him can we understand this mystery.
“God willed to make known what the wealth of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles is, the mystery that is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (Colossians 1:27, NASB) When we truly discover Him within us, we will no longer wander about searching for Him outside.
Sadly, because many fail to understand this truth, Christians today spend vast sums decorating church buildings with lights and ornaments, yet neglect to adorn their hearts with holiness. The Apostle Peter gently reminds us: “But let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.” (1 Peter 3:4, NASB)
When we recognize the One who is greater than the temple within us, our focus will shift from outward decoration to inner adornment — from beautifying buildings to beautifying our hearts for His dwelling.
Finally, let us look at what God revealed to the Apostle John: “And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each one of the gates was a single pearl. And the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass. I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.” (Revelation 21:21–22, NASB)
Yes, rather than adorning temples made by hands, let us adorn ourselves — for the Almighty Lord God and the Lamb, who is greater than the temple, dwell within us.
📖 Message by: Bro. M. Geo Prakash
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