God Makes His Home With Us
John 14:23
Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
Thought:
Here Jesus speaks about something even deeper than a passing visit. He speaks about an “abode,” a home. If a person loves Him and keeps His words, Jesus says that He and the Father will come and make their home with that person. Earlier in this chapter, we know the Holy Spirit is also given, so the full presence of God dwells with the believer.
This is not just a feeling we have once in a while. This is an ongoing fellowship. God does not want to only be a guest in our lives on Sundays. He wants to live with us, walk with us, and share every part of our daily life.
Think of what it means that God makes His home with you. You are never without His presence. You never carry a burden alone. You never face a decision without His wisdom. His home in you also means that your life is not your own. A house where God lives should reflect His character. His presence cleans, shapes, and guides us over time.
This promise is not uncertain. It is not “maybe” and “maybe not.” Jesus does not play games with His people. If we love Him and keep His words, He and the Father come and stay. What greater comfort can there be than to know that God Himself has chosen to dwell with us.
Prayer:
Father, in Jesus name, thank You for the amazing promise that You make Your home with those who love and obey Jesus. I do not want a distant religion. I want real fellowship with You. Come and rule in every room of my heart. Let my thoughts, words, and choices show that my life is a place where You live. Help me to remember that I am never alone, because You have made Your abode with me. In Jesus name, Amen.
Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
Thought:
Here Jesus speaks about something even deeper than a passing visit. He speaks about an “abode,” a home. If a person loves Him and keeps His words, Jesus says that He and the Father will come and make their home with that person. Earlier in this chapter, we know the Holy Spirit is also given, so the full presence of God dwells with the believer.
This is not just a feeling we have once in a while. This is an ongoing fellowship. God does not want to only be a guest in our lives on Sundays. He wants to live with us, walk with us, and share every part of our daily life.
Think of what it means that God makes His home with you. You are never without His presence. You never carry a burden alone. You never face a decision without His wisdom. His home in you also means that your life is not your own. A house where God lives should reflect His character. His presence cleans, shapes, and guides us over time.
This promise is not uncertain. It is not “maybe” and “maybe not.” Jesus does not play games with His people. If we love Him and keep His words, He and the Father come and stay. What greater comfort can there be than to know that God Himself has chosen to dwell with us.
Prayer:
Father, in Jesus name, thank You for the amazing promise that You make Your home with those who love and obey Jesus. I do not want a distant religion. I want real fellowship with You. Come and rule in every room of my heart. Let my thoughts, words, and choices show that my life is a place where You live. Help me to remember that I am never alone, because You have made Your abode with me. In Jesus name, Amen.
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