September 13, 2026 Devo
Powerful Words from the Prophets
“And this is the basic law of the Temple: absolute holiness! The entire top of the mountain where the Temple is built is holy. Yes, this is the basic law of the Temple.” – Ezekiel 43:12 (NLT)
“Walking, Talking Mountains of God”
“And this is the basic law of the Temple: absolute holiness! The entire top of the mountain where the Temple is built is holy. Yes, this is the basic law of the Temple.” – Ezekiel 43:12 (NLT)
“Walking, Talking Mountains of God”
The Temple represented the place where God dwelt. That’s why it was to be a very special place, unique and ornate. God also said that it was to be a “holy” place. It was to be regarded as sacred and treated with special care and attentiveness. In fact, God tells the people in our passage today that the whole mountain where the temple was built was to be holy. That “holiness” was how people would know that God was there.
This passage also foreshadows the coming of Christ and the Holy Spirit. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 6 that our bodies are now the temple of God because God’s Spirit lives in us. Think about that for a moment. No longer do people have to go up on a mountain to experience God. WE have brought the mountain down to them! What an incredible privilege! And what a weighty responsibility. That’s why Peter challenges us with the Lord’s words in 1 Peter 1:15-16: “But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”
Being holy doesn’t mean we have to live like monks. Nor does it mean that we will live flawless, perfect lives. But it does mean that we should be living GODLY lives. We are the roving temples of God wherever we find ourselves. Our lives are to reflect the character of God. Our speech should echo His kindness and mercy. Our actions should show His compassion and grace. To be “holy” means to be set apart for a divine purpose. All that we do should reflect the God who lives within us. When people encounter us, they should experience the God within us.
Let us commit today to be the walking, talking mountains of God. Let’s ask Him today to bathe us in His Spirit that we might reflect Him in every action, every encounter, and every conversation. Let’s dedicate ourselves today to live “set apart” lives where God shows through. With God’s help, let’s be “holy as He is holy.” That’s God’s Word for you today.
This passage also foreshadows the coming of Christ and the Holy Spirit. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 6 that our bodies are now the temple of God because God’s Spirit lives in us. Think about that for a moment. No longer do people have to go up on a mountain to experience God. WE have brought the mountain down to them! What an incredible privilege! And what a weighty responsibility. That’s why Peter challenges us with the Lord’s words in 1 Peter 1:15-16: “But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”
Being holy doesn’t mean we have to live like monks. Nor does it mean that we will live flawless, perfect lives. But it does mean that we should be living GODLY lives. We are the roving temples of God wherever we find ourselves. Our lives are to reflect the character of God. Our speech should echo His kindness and mercy. Our actions should show His compassion and grace. To be “holy” means to be set apart for a divine purpose. All that we do should reflect the God who lives within us. When people encounter us, they should experience the God within us.
Let us commit today to be the walking, talking mountains of God. Let’s ask Him today to bathe us in His Spirit that we might reflect Him in every action, every encounter, and every conversation. Let’s dedicate ourselves today to live “set apart” lives where God shows through. With God’s help, let’s be “holy as He is holy.” That’s God’s Word for you today.
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