Wednesday, July 15th, 2026
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD
Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? (1 Corinthians 3:16).
In the Old Testament, the temple had three distinct sections: the outer court, where sacrifices were offered; the holy place, where the priests ministered; and the innermost part called the Most Holy Place or Holy of Holies.
This inner sanctuary was separated by a thick veil, and only the high priest could enter, and that, only once a year. It was the place of God’s manifest presence. There stood the Ark of the Covenant, with the mercy seat overshadowed by the cherubim of glory.
When the high priest entered with the blood of the sacrifice, he stood before God’s presence, where His glory was revealed. The people never saw it; even the priests couldn’t go in. Yet, this wasn’t merely a religious structure; it was a picture of something far greater.
The Bible says you’re the temple of God. This means the Old Testament arrangement symbolized the recreated human person: the outer court represents the body, the holy place represents the soul, and the Most Holy Place represents your spirit. Now the revelation becomes personal: your spirit is the Holy of Holies. That’s where God dwells.
The presence of God that was once hidden behind the veil is now in you. As the Scripture says, “…your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you…” (1 Corinthians 6:19). In the Old Testament, the high priest approached God from outside. But now, everything has changed. That ministry is within you.
By the Holy Ghost, God’s presence is active in your spirit. His Word is in your heart. His glory is within you. The Kingdom of God is in your spirit (Luke 17:21). Oftentimes, in the old temple, the glory of God would be so strong that it extended into the holy place where the priests were. Yet even then, they couldn’t go beyond the veil. But today, there’s no veil. You are the sanctuary. You’re God’s dwelling place.
You’re not trying to reach God somewhere far away; you’re not looking outward for His presence. His presence is in your spirit. That’s where He speaks, guides, and manifests His power and glory. Become conscious of this truth. When you pray, you’re not trying to get into God’s presence; you pray in His presence because you carry His presence. When you seek direction, you don’t look around; you look within. Live from His presence.
PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for making me your living temple. I’m conscious that your presence dwells in my spirit, and from within, I receive guidance, strength and direction. I live from my spirit, expressing your glory and righteousness, impacting my world with the Gospel, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
1 Corinthians 6:19 KJV
What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
Hebrews 9:1-4 KJV
Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. [2] For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary. [3] And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all; [4] Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;
1 Thessalonians 5:23 KJV
And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-Year Bible Reading Plan
Acts 23:12-35 & Job 40-42
2-Year Bible Reading Plan
Galatians 4:12-20 & Isaiah 35
Extract From Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional
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