Psalm 15: where is God’s sanctuary?

Psalms 15:1-5 NKJV
[1] Lord, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? [2] He who walks uprightly, And works righteousness, And speaks the truth in his heart; [3] He who does not backbite with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor does he take up a reproach against his friend; [4] In whose eyes a vile person is despised, But he honors those who fear the Lord; He who swears to his own hurt and does not change; [5] He who does not put out his money at usury, Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be moved.

https://bible.com/bible/114/psa.15.1-5.NKJV

Where is God’s tabernacle or sanctuary?

Where is His holy hill or mountain?

It’s not a distant place, far above the clouds, in a place called heaven. Nor is it in a building or structure made with hands, of brick, mortar and stained glass windows. But it’s in the hearts of men where this King dwells. The hearts of men who search deep within and seek the Lord’s presence at the core of their being, although He’s not far from any one of us. This is the place where God our Creator desires to take up residency. He’s created every one of us with that individual capacity to know Him personally and intimately,  the way Adam was created in the beginning. The first man. Adam had a one on one, Mano e Mano connection with God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit. He walked with God and talked with him daily. They had communion.  (Genesis 1:26-31)

When Adam sinned, partaking of the forbidden fruit of the knowledge of good and evil, a veil went up, creating a divided heart and a wall of separation between the man, Adam, and God. Sin had entered God’s creation and a second Adam would, one day come, to restore what was lost through Adam, eternal life (1 Corinthians 15:47) In Christ, through His shed blood, the wall of separation was removed. The veil had been rent in two. Mankind was redeemed through Christ’s once for all time atoning sacrifice.

Now God and man can have that intimate one on one relationship; redeemed and reconciled to God (1 Corinthians 5:18-21)

Psalms 2:6 NLT
[6] For the Lord declares, “I have placed my chosen king on the throne in Jerusalem, on my holy mountain.”

https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.2.6.NLT

Jesus is the King of kings, seated upon the throne of every heart that turns to Him, repents and believes in His name. The hearts of people become His Holy sanctuary, His holy hill, the place where his presence and glory dwell.

Psalms 61:1-4 NLT
[1] O God, listen to my cry! Hear my prayer! [2] From the ends of the earth, I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety, [3] for you are my safe refuge, a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me. [4] Let me live forever in your sanctuary, safe beneath the shelter of your wings! Interlude

https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.61.1-4.NLT

This is the place where God speaks to us, ministering to our deepest, darkest times and seasons; the storms, trials and tribulations we all go through. Other people can pray for us, encourage us and serve us in our times of need, but only God, in our inner sanctuary can give us that peace that surpasses all understanding

Psalms 24:3-6 NLT
[3] Who may climb the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? [4] Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies. [5] They will receive the Lord’s blessing and have a right relationship with God their savior. [6] Such people may seek you and worship in your presence, O God of Jacob. Interlude

https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.24.3-6.NLT

But only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who have no other gods or idols before God and live truthfully and honestly with integrity. God knows our hearts. He knows and sees everything. But when our hearts are lifted up in pride, filled with our own selfish motives and desires, our ego takes over and

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Your heart can be His sanctuary, his tabernacle, his dwelling place. When he is the King of your heart, the mountain that stands between you and God will crumble. His Holy hill will be accessible. Make Him your Lord and Savior and the King of your heart and destiny.