Daily Devo | My Father's House (New Testament in a Year, John 2:1-24)

When Jesus enters the temple in Jerusalem, he finds it filled with merchants and money changers who have turned a place of worship into a marketplace. Driven by passion for his Father’s house, he clears the temple to make it a more fitting place for people to encounter God. When challenged, Jesus makes a reference to his own body being a temple — again, a place for people to encounter God. God now dwells in human hearts, not halls of stone — how might Jesus want to make our lives a place where people might encounter God?Looking for a previous devo? Want to share one with a friend? Start here:https://www.highrock.org/daily-devotionals/Resources for "New Testament in a Year"https://www.highrock.org/newtestamentFor Reflection:- Why do you imagine Jesus reacted so strongly to this scene in the Temple? - Are there distractions or compromises that crowd out genuine worship in your life?- How does knowing that Jesus sees the true motives of our hearts challenge or comfort you?- In what ways might Jesus want to “cleanse” your life to make it a more fitting temple for the Lord?- Prayer: Lord Jesus, purify my heart and make my life a temple where people can reliably encounter you.