When Solomon dedicated a temple for the God of Israel he prayed, “I have truly built you a princely house, a dwelling where you may abide forever.” The temple had a long run — almost three hundred years — before it was destroyed. That serves as a reminder of how important sacred places are while at the same time being unimportant. The devastating fire at Notre Dame de Paris is certainly a great tragedy but it does not threaten the faith of French people. The faith lives in their hearts. The Jewish people have lived without a temple for almost 2,000 years and still worship God. When you find a place that lifts your mind and heart to God enjoy it but God is more than any place.
