I remember as a child reading through the scriptures (the bible) and coming across 1 Corinthians 6:19 where it says, Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself.
I was looking through my “New King James” version and “Living” bible text at the time which were worded different but conveying the same message.
The verses in the passage had significance to me as I was trying to come into understanding God’s word.
I didn’t comprehend the total depth of the Holy Spirit dwelling within us who are the children of God as I do now. However, I did take the matter seriously and wanted to respect the fact by keeping myself pure through him.
In my adulthood, and where I am at today, having experienced God’s Holy Spirit for years without even realizing the work and glory that it was producing in me, I can honestly say that it is a privilege indeed.
To have God actually living inside of us is sacred. It is an honor. We are one with our Lord as he is in us, and we are in him.
It is one of the most beautiful expressions of his love, promises and faithfulness.
Having God literally reside within our spirit should urge us even more to rejoice in our surrender to his comfort, guidance and authority.
We are truly blessed by grace to be intimately united with God and to have a close, personal relationship with him through Jesus Christ who bridged the gap of separation between us and our heavenly father.