“A glorious throne, exalted from the beginning, is the place of our sanctuary” (Jeremiah 17:12).
The Lord is enthroned on the praises of His people - “Jesus, we
enthrone You ... We lift You up with our praise. And as we worship,
build Your throne. Come, Lord Jesus, and take Your place.” When the Lord
is enthroned on the praises of His people, there will also be prayer
and proclamation - “Devote yourselves to prayer ... that we may proclaim
the mystery of Christ ... clearly” (Colossians 4:2-4).
The blessing of the Lord is upon those who come to His House, seeking
Him: “Blessed is he who comes in the Name of the Lord. From the House
of the Lord we bless you” (Psalm 118:26).
" ... Will you ... come and stand before Me in this house, which bears My Name, and say, We are safe" - safe to do all these detestable things? Has this house, which bears My Name become a den of robbers to you? But I have been watching! declares the Lord" (Jeremiah 7:8-11). “God demands a conversion of the mind and heart as the basis of peace and security (cf. Is 26:3), not the superstitious veneration of a stone building or a traditionally sacred site” ( R K Harrison , Jeremiah ).
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