2 Chronicles 6 – Dwelling place of God

Solomon had no misconceived notions as to where the Lord was really going to live. Yes, he built a great temple and yes, it served as a focal point for the people of Israel, but God lives in heaven. The phrase, “hear in heaven,” tells of God’s wildness. Our Lord cannot be domesticated – He is unchained, unbounded, wild. Our God cannot be confined to a system that is corruptible by man. Even in our passage, we see that the people of Israel can be carried away to a foreign land because of their sin, and yet, God responds to their cries and to their repentance. Jesus is never too far away to hear nor is His arm too short to save.