In Exodus 25:8, God expressed His desire to dwell in the midst of His people. He said, let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them. Notice He didn't say, that I may visit them, no; not a visit. He said, that I may dwell among them.
Moses obeyed God's instruction, and rallied the children of Israel to bring all the necessary offerings to build a beautiful sanctuary in accordance with the pattern and plan God gave him. However, that wasn't good enough. God wanted a new sanctuary and showed David a vision of the new sanctuary; He gave him the design and specifications.
David was excited, and laid down much gold and silver for the building of the temple. Nevertheless, it was Solomon, his son, who was approved of God to build the temple, and he built God a magnificent temple. Again, God was still not satisfied. The Bible says, Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet (Acts 7:48).
Moses obeyed God's instruction, and rallied the children of Israel to bring all the necessary offerings to build a beautiful sanctuary in accordance with the pattern and plan God gave him. However, that wasn't good enough. God wanted a new sanctuary and showed David a vision of the new sanctuary; He gave him the design and specifications.
David was excited, and laid down much gold and silver for the building of the temple. Nevertheless, it was Solomon, his son, who was approved of God to build the temple, and he built God a magnificent temple. Again, God was still not satisfied. The Bible says, Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet (Acts 7:48).
