An Unexpected Visitor
September 16, 2015//
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Jesus replied, “All who love me will do what I say. My
Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them.
-Jesus
Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them.
-Jesus
John 14:23(NLT)
I’m a terrible house keeper.
When I know someone’s coming over I
swiftly wash dishes, clear counters, and stash laundry out of sight. Many piles
of stuff can’t be helped, but I do what I can to tidy up.
swiftly wash dishes, clear counters, and stash laundry out of sight. Many piles
of stuff can’t be helped, but I do what I can to tidy up.
When someone stops by unexpectedly,
I’m usually embarrassed.
I’m usually embarrassed.
Jesus says He and the Father will
come and make their home with each of us.
come and make their home with each of us.
Is this what you want? Jesus in your
space?
space?
If you wander room to room, what would
need to be cleaned up before His arrival?
need to be cleaned up before His arrival?
Inspect your house through Jesus’
eyes. What would He think of the conversation around the dinner table, the
program on the screen, your wall hangings, the magazines on the coffee table
and books on the nightstand, notes posted on the fridge, bills waiting to be
paid, bedroom closets…. The whole house!
eyes. What would He think of the conversation around the dinner table, the
program on the screen, your wall hangings, the magazines on the coffee table
and books on the nightstand, notes posted on the fridge, bills waiting to be
paid, bedroom closets…. The whole house!
What if Jesus opened the door to our
hearts? What would we try to hide from Him?
hearts? What would we try to hide from Him?
Would you be embarrassed if Jesus stopped by unexpectedly?
#seedsofscripture #Godwithus
#housekeeping
#housekeeping
PS: Discussions about Jesus’ instructions
not to do certain things start this week. Attend one discussion or all six to
learn how to obey these ‘do not’ commandments that seem so impossible (do not
fear, sin, doubt, judge, or worry). We introduce the series Sept 16th
from 7-9 at the United Church of Christ in Medfield based on Andy Stanley’s
sermons found at NCommandments.org.
not to do certain things start this week. Attend one discussion or all six to
learn how to obey these ‘do not’ commandments that seem so impossible (do not
fear, sin, doubt, judge, or worry). We introduce the series Sept 16th
from 7-9 at the United Church of Christ in Medfield based on Andy Stanley’s
sermons found at NCommandments.org.
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Spend a few minutes to plant a quick Seed. Or stay longer and plant a whole garden.
I try to ask myself this question daily. I have been embarrassed by my home and my heart. Thank you for the reminder