The people of Israel postponed rebuilding the Temple because they were focused on their own houses and needs. St. Paul reminds us that the Temple of God is not merely a structure but the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit within each of us.

Like the Israelites, we often find excuses to postpone deepening our relationship with the Lord. Career, comfort, and worldly achievements can take centre stage, while God becomes secondary.

But without placing God at the heart of our lives, our pursuits leave us restless and unsatisfied. True fulfilment comes only when we first build His temple within us, then everything else flows from that foundation.

Reflection Question: Where is God inviting me to reorder my priorities and what concrete steps can I take to rebuild the “temple of God” in my life and in my community?