Then he brought me out into the outer court, by the way toward the north; and he brought me into the chamber which was opposite the separating courtyard, and which was opposite the building toward the north. Ezekiel 42:1
In Ezekiel’s vision, he was again brought to the outer court to observe the chambers that were surrounding the Temple. The chambers in the outer court speak to us of our devotion to God. There are four things we can learn from studying the chambers:
1) The private chambers surrounded the Temple. The Temple was a place for public worship. The private chambers surrounding the Temple signify that our lives must include public worship in the church as well as private devotion time with Him. Both before and after our worship of God in the Temple, we must enter into our own “chambers” to commune with the Lord in secret. Our time with God in personal prayer, reading and meditating is as important as attending church services every week.
2) There were many chambers. The rooms in the higher chambers were not as large as the lower ones, yet they served well for all to lodge (Ezek. 42:5-6). One such devout person that lived near the temple of God in the New Testament was Anna the prophetess. Luke 2:37 says, “And this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.” Jesus says, “In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you” (John 14:2). Multitudes have taken refuge in God’s House, and there is still room for more. We must play our part to fill those rooms for the Lord.
3) The chambers were within view and within reach of the Temple. Our personal devotion to God is a preparation for our public ministry. God does not want us to stay inside our “chambers” and not take care of the needs of the Temple. He does not want us to become self-absorbed in our own “private ministry.” All that God has revealed to you in private, He wants you to share it so that His people can be blessed.
4) In front of the chambers was a walkway 10 cubits wide. This was a place for those lodging in these chambers to meet for conversation, fellowship and edification. We are not to spend all our time in the church and the chambers, although they are both very important. We are called to minister to one another and also to the rest of the world. We need to edify others and be edified ourselves. Communion and fellowship with one another is as spiritual an activity as praying.
you lacking in any of these four areas of ministry? As you meditate on these verses, ask the Lord to strengthen you in areas that you are lacking in.
In Ezekiel’s vision, he was again brought to the outer court to observe the chambers that were surrounding the Temple. The chambers in the outer court speak to us of our devotion to God. There are four things we can learn from studying the chambers:
1) The private chambers surrounded the Temple. The Temple was a place for public worship. The private chambers surrounding the Temple signify that our lives must include public worship in the church as well as private devotion time with Him. Both before and after our worship of God in the Temple, we must enter into our own “chambers” to commune with the Lord in secret. Our time with God in personal prayer, reading and meditating is as important as attending church services every week.
2) There were many chambers. The rooms in the higher chambers were not as large as the lower ones, yet they served well for all to lodge (Ezek. 42:5-6). One such devout person that lived near the temple of God in the New Testament was Anna the prophetess. Luke 2:37 says, “And this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.” Jesus says, “In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you” (John 14:2). Multitudes have taken refuge in God’s House, and there is still room for more. We must play our part to fill those rooms for the Lord.
3) The chambers were within view and within reach of the Temple. Our personal devotion to God is a preparation for our public ministry. God does not want us to stay inside our “chambers” and not take care of the needs of the Temple. He does not want us to become self-absorbed in our own “private ministry.” All that God has revealed to you in private, He wants you to share it so that His people can be blessed.
4) In front of the chambers was a walkway 10 cubits wide. This was a place for those lodging in these chambers to meet for conversation, fellowship and edification. We are not to spend all our time in the church and the chambers, although they are both very important. We are called to minister to one another and also to the rest of the world. We need to edify others and be edified ourselves. Communion and fellowship with one another is as spiritual an activity as praying.
you lacking in any of these four areas of ministry? As you meditate on these verses, ask the Lord to strengthen you in areas that you are lacking in.
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