Devotion for April 7, 2012

[Arendt Rebecca]

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Zeal for God's House His disciples remembered that it is written: Zeal for your house will consume me.  John 2:17 This quote is found in Psalm 69:7.  David is like Jesus in that he is, "A stranger to my brothers, an alien to my own mother's sons."  It was because of his zeal for God's house.  The disciples were able to call to mind that passage and relate it to what Jesus just did.  It was probably over many years that the service for the pilgrims to Jerusalem turned into a circus in the temple.  Man has a strong tendency to keep pushing the boundaries.  So, as the religious authorities allowed the merchants to creep closer and closer to the temple, they finally ended up in the courts.  The pilgrims were easy prey: they needed money exchanged and sacrifices to offer. It is not much different today in Israel.  Wherever you go, someone is trying to sell you holy water, olive oil, a carved camel, or a beaded purse—all of which you need to prove that you actually went to Israel.  Most of the Holy places have guards or police to keep the merchants at a distance, but as soon as allowed they get as close to the holy site as possible, where the pilgrim is more likely to have an open heart—and wallet. How should we understand Jesus actions?  What does it mean to have zeal for the house of God?  Should all business cease?  If so, most of our announcements at church would be unnecessary, since most involve raising money for an event or project.  I do not believe Jesus opposes raising money for legitimate reasons or providing a service for worshippers.  It was all about motivation.  We can show zeal by how we treat the Father's house.  Those who clean and maintain it make it a place of reverence and worship. God's presence is here.  Let's respect that.       To order, please send $14.95 (plus 2.95 S&H) Click the "Buy Now" button to purchase using Paypal or send a check to: Russell Eggert Ministries 6 Marsham Drive Marlton, NJ 08053 (Please include shipping address) Copyright 2011 Russell Eggert Ministries

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