We are the temple of the Holy Spirit. When we praise, Jesus sits in the gateway to the temple (He is seated in the praises of His people). If we take the analogy of a gateway ( metaphorically our mouths as life and death are at the power of the tongue) this is the place of authority and access but also the place where business is conducted, declarations are made, oaths are taken and generally where things are “administered”.
The gateway is also a vector of expression, it is the place where we are “seen in public” as it were, where what we are in private is seen by all. With us humans this can be verbal, musical, artistic, mathematical, intellectual expressions but also actions or movement, work ethic, excellence kindness, love, joy, encouragement etc. Any godly expression that humans are capable of can be used to demonstrate the character of the King and thus of His kingdom.
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