2 Chronicles 6:18 · KJV

"But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house which I have built!"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁶Now therefore, O LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that which thou hast promised him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit upon the throne of Israel; yet so that thy children take heed to their way to walk in my law, as thou hast walked before me.

¹⁷Now then, O LORD God of Israel, let thy word be verified, which thou hast spoken unto thy servant David.

¹⁸But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house which I have built!

¹⁹Have respect therefore to the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O LORD my God, to hearken unto the cry and the prayer which thy servant prayeth before thee:

²⁰That thine eyes may be open upon this house day and night, upon the place whereof thou hast said that thou wouldest put thy name there; to hearken unto the prayer which thy servant prayeth toward this place.

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Devotional Reflection

LoveGratitudeHopeAwe

During the Temple's dedication, Solomon came to the conclusion that this magnificent creation was much too small and insignificant to house the all-powerful God. But God did decide to dwell among us. That was the main focus of His life (John 1:11-18). God is magnificent and beyond description. He is too righteous to associate with sinners. But as God, He made the decision to care for us and enter our world so that we can return to Him and partake in His grandeur.

Prayer

Almighty God and All-Powerful Father, you are more beautiful than my words can say and more kind than my heart can fully understand. Thank you for your glory, which is so great that no one can fully comprehend it, and for your grace, which bridges the vast distance between us. Thank you for being God, dear Father. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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