Unexpected Visit
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (Amplified Bible)
19Do you not know that your body is the temple (the very sanctuary) of the Holy Spirit Who lives within you, Whom you have received [as a Gift] from God? You are not your own, 20You were bought with a price [purchased with a [a]preciousness and paid for, [b]made His own]. So then, honor God and bring glory to Him in your body.
My mom has a beautiful house and I often tell people it could be on MTV’s Crib. No matter when I decide to “drop by” for a quick visit, her house is acceptable for a guest. Now me on the other hand, I have a well kept clean house as well, but if you catch me on the wrong day, you’d think a hurricane came through it. I was talking to Lisa the other night about how the possibility of company has made me stay on top of things in my home. I have a two year old with the energy of a mustang, so this is not always an easy task.
The conversation sparked something in my spirit about the condition we keep our spiritual homes in. Are our homes ready for a pop-up inspection from the Father at anytime, or just moments right before a service? Could the Lord just show up today, or would you need a 15 min notice when He is on His way? Our bodies belong to the Father, and we should do our best to keep them pure and holy. This is not just about sex. It’s about the words we allow to come out of our mouths, the things we allow to come into our souls- - -both visual and auditory, the lies we speak, the rumors we spread, the drugs we use, the people we abuse. If God stopped in today and needed a scripture, would you know where your Bible was? Would you have to run to your car to get it? Or better yet, would you be able to assist the Lord from your spirit. The word is what will wash us and make us whole. It’s what will sustain us and keep us clean. Its bleach compared to regular household cleaners- - - - - - it sanitizes, disinfects and leaves a sweet aroma that fills the entire room.
Today as we tidy up the external places in our lives, let’s spend some time cleaning up the interior places. Holiness is a daily process and we will all fall short at times, but the key is to dust yourself off and get back up. No one likes to visit or eat at a dirty house, and God is no different. Don’t miss out on the greatest house guest to ever walk this Earth, because you didn’t make the time to get rid of the garbage in your life.
1 comment:
Not being surrounded by Christians at the work place, mades it even hard to walk the walk and talk the talk of Jesus Christ. I don't drink, smoke, lie or steal, but I still sin. I know it before I did it and do it anyway, but I always ask the Lord for forgiveness! The Pastor on Sunday talked about Undercover Christians. Praising His name, jumping for joy and filled with the spirit in Church on Sunday, but back to the same routine at work and other places during the rest of the week! I maybe and probably am that Undercover Christian. I need to get ready and be ready for the coming of Jesus Christ!
Post a Comment