Is The Lord At Home?

by SEDDON, J. W. | Category: N/a | Nov 2007

Among the friends we have, there are those whom we know particularly well; even to the extent that we know their likes and their dislikes. With such close friends, we tend to know what's characteristic of them.

In the décor and furnishings of their home, as well as in the way it's run, we see the unmistakable stamp of their personality. The owner has influenced the home so much that it's taken on his or her character.

So, too, the heart in which Christ dwells will take on His personality. His influence can be seen in every part of that life.

Christians in whose hearts the Lord feels at home! This certainly was Paul's prayer for the Ephesians: ‘that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith’ (Eph.3:17).

The word used means to settle down, to make one's home there.

Such words might picture for us the Bethany home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus where the Lord was always welcome. It truly must have been a delightful place.

'Home' denotes a place of peace and joy, of contentment, and ownership: something so very personal.

The Lord at home in our heart: to what extent has this been realised in our lives today? Some may think that God is only able to do this with 'super-Christians', but notice how the passage ends:

‘Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.’

(All Bible quotes are from NKJV)

SEDDON, J. W. | Nov 2007
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