Look Forward: The Babylonians destroyed the first temple that Solomon built (1 Kings 8).
It was breathtaking. It represented the height of Israel’s power. The older priests and leaders knew the new temple would never touch that level of grandeur.
Rather than celebrate that God was reuniting his people, restoring worship, and repairing their connection with him, they lamented. They couldn’t see the gain because they only focused on what used to be.
God was doing a new thing, but they couldn’t let go of the old. They missed a chance at joy, at trusting God, at looking forward.
We cling to nostalgia and wrap ourselves in comfortable memories. We dream about the glory days and "run down" (or even outright prevent) the new things God’s doing now.
Don’t cling to the old when God is doing something new! - Daily Devotions
Happy and Joyful Sabbath as We are filled with this Hope that Burns within our Hearts....We are United in Christ!
Jesus is Coming Very Soon! PRAISE THE LORD!💖
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