AN HOUSE NOT MADE WITH HANDS

 What was meant to be a loss shall translate into a great harvest of souls and resources because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: AN HOUSE NOT MADE WITH HANDS

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

(2 Corinthians 5:1–4)

Paul declares, “For we know that if our earthly tent which is our house is torn down (dissolved), we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens” (2 Corinthians 5:1, AMP). The Greek word translated “dissolved” is katalýō (καταλύω), meaning to dismantle, destroy, or take down a temporary dwelling. This imagery emphasizes that the human body is a temporary tent, not our permanent home. Christianity, therefore, is not escapism from the physical world but hope anchored in divine transformation.

    Jesus confirmed this promise when He said, “In My Father’s house are many dwelling places (mansions)… I go to prepare a place for you” (John 14:2–3, AMP). This “house” is not merely a location in heaven but includes the believer’s new immortal body—a glorified, eternal dwelling prepared by God. Paul adds that we “groan, longing to be clothed with our dwelling from heaven” (2 Corinthians 5:2), revealing a holy desire to exchange mortality for immortality ( no sickness or deformity, no death ,no weakness, no poverty) 

   The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the apologetic foundation of this hope. Christ rose in a glorified body: He ate with His disciples (Luke 24:42–43), passed through closed doors (John 20:19), yet could be physically touched (John 20:27). This proves continuity and transformation—same identity, glorified substance.    Scripture assures believers will share this reality: “He will transform our lowly body to be like His glorious body” (Philippians 3:21), and “this mortal must put on immortality” (1 Corinthians 15:53).

   Because our true house is eternal, we are called to live lightly on earthly attachments and heavily invested in eternal values.Do not be over attached to anything on earth.    Suffering, aging, and loss are not the end; they are signals pointing us home. Today, let your hope be anchored in God’s promise: what is dissolved will be replaced with what is divine. Walk in holiness, serve faithfully, and rejoice—your eternal house is already prepared.

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and focus on that which is heavenly. 

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me for my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome painful losses.

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