Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you? (1 Corinthians 3:16)
Do you know how much you are worth? God the Father planned to redeem you and liberate you from the kingdom of darkness long ages past. God the Son, Jesus, fulfilled that plan by His death and resurrection. God the Spirit applied the finished work of salvation when you believed Jesus as the Christ. The Triune God lives and works powerfully in you. That’s how much you are worth. And the Word of God guarantees every spiritual blessing God has poured onto you.
God intensely loves you: “He will take great delight in you; in his love, he will no longer rebuke you but will rejoice over you with singing” (Zeph 3:17). You make your Father very happy. You are a holy and noble one before God, who finds all His delight in you (Ps 16:3). So do not be discouraged by anything. Live confidently in the love of God. Nothing can separate you “from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Rom 8:39).
Today’s Word also states that you are God’s temple because the Holy Spirit lives in you. When you received and believed Jesus as the Christ, the Holy Spirit made you God’s temple, His church. When we, the saints, gather together in Jesus’ name, we become the church (Mt 18:20). Any place you go—your mission field, your workplace, your campus—is the church. When our work is done on earth, we return to our eternal home in heaven.
So, never forget that you are a child of God Most High. Because the Holy Spirit lives in you, nothing can destroy you (1 Cor 3:16-17). He will never leave you. He will lead your life and give you peace (Jn 14:26-27).
The Holy Spirit will guide you into all truth and tell you what is yet to come (Jn 16:13). He will fill you with strength from above (Ac 1:8). He will work powerfully in you and through you by answering your prayer (Jn 14:14). You have been given an incredible authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy (Lk 10:19). To assist you who will inherit His kingdom, God will mobilize His angel armies and accomplish His plan (Heb 1:14).
You belong to heaven and have the right to exercise all the privileges as a citizen of heaven (Php 3:20). With everything you have and in everything you do, you will testify to the gospel of Jesus Christ to all nations. And the Lord will be with you to the very end of the age (Mt 28:16-20).
You do not have to ask for these things because they have already been given to you. These are the blessings God has promised to His children. They are yours. So, know and enjoy your blessings in all circumstances through prayer. Live with the assurance that God saves, answers, forgives, leads, and gives you victory.
Every time you pray, know that the Holy Spirit works powerfully in you, the kingdom of God comes, and God’s angel armies will be mobilized. As a result, the kingdom of darkness falls, and Satan’s strongholds are demolished. Enjoy your unique identity in Christ and use your authority in His name. Live a privileged life of Christ’s witness and His ambassador.
Always remember that you are God’s pride and joy. Do not let the world define who you are. Do not let the devil fool you. Stand firm on the Word of God. Live victoriously as you hold onto only Christ (Ac 1:1), the kingdom of God (Ac 1:3), and the Holy Spirit (Ac 1:8).
Prayer. Father, I thank You for making me Your temple, where Your Spirit lives. I will not worry because You are leading my life. I will not be discouraged because You are with me. I will not grow weary because You fill me with Your strength. Use my life to testify to the gospel before all nations. In Jesus’ name, Amen.