A short time before I accepted Jesus as my Savior I read a small book called “My Heart, Christ’s Home”. It was about giving our lives to Jesus. Through each room of the house this small book talked about how Christ desires to have our whole heart. It spoke to me deeply, and not long after it gripping my heart Christ really did make his home in my heart.
That is the promise of God, the truth of salvation. Like a small child when asked where Jesus is, I could say and fully believe that Jesus takes up residency in our lives forever.
Our heart ought to beat for what is close to the heart of God because we are His children. It will beat almost in rhythm with His as we come closer and closer to God. We get all of our Savior at salvation, but we become more and more like Jesus the closer we get to God. That changes our hearts.
Following is a post I wrote and shared over 10 years ago, and it remains true today. Read on. My prayer is that God will continue make His home in our heart and our heart more like His home…
Are you at home with Jesus? What I am asking is this, would you feel comfortable sitting in your living room or across the table from Jesus? Or maybe, do you spend time with Jesus?
This is a heart issue and a huge issue at that. God moves into our lives and into our hearts when we are saved. He is there, but we don't always act like it.
Here are some notes and verses to chew on:
WHERE JESUS IS
Ephesians 3:17 NLT
Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong.
THE TRUTH or REALITY
Matthew 15:18 NLT
But the words you speak come from the heart—that's what defiles you.
A PRAYER
Psalm 19:14 NLT
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
I have spent some time with a guy who loves Jesus and is a deep thinker when it comes to the Bible and God issues. In our conversation we were both moved by the fact that we love to spend time with Jesus, but in turn Jesus really enjoys spending time with us (and you). Our desire and prayer is to let Christ be at home in our hearts and for us to feel at home with Christ. That is a big deal.
THE RESULTS
Philippians 4:7 NLT
Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
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