Was in Boston the past few days. Stayed right near the Gardens and Boston Commons.

Around that area are several beautifully constructed cathedrals.

Ornate carvings of stone and marble, soaring steeples, rich woodwork and masterful stained glass windows.

I was not there on a Sunday, but these beautiful buildings stood empty when I viewed them.

So many of these works of art, especially in Europe and many in our country sit unoccupied and under inhabited on days of worship.

These beautiful structures were built, hopefully, to the Glory of God, yet sit unused by the very created beings who can most glorify Him.

The purpose, I hope, for these buildings was not just to be admirable and ornate. They most definitely are.

The purpose for a cathedral was to worship God. The aim was that His Presence would inhabit that places and touch the ones worshiping.

If they are empty there is no connection.

God promises to inhabit His People and their Praises, not a structure of bricks and mortar. He can and will, if His People are there.

We are beautifully constructed cathedrals.

We are created to have God inhabit us and abide in us.

If we are not inhabited by His Spirit, we are empty of our intended usage.
We are like those beautiful cathedrals, wonderfully made yet woefully misused.

Open the doors of your mind and your heart and maximize your intended Usage.

Be filled with Gods Presence.

Bring Glory to Him by being filled with Him.

We are more perfectly made this any man-made cathedral.

Allow the One who made you to occupy you and use you to the fullest.

Terry
June 15, 2015