Eph. 2:19-22 (emphasis mine)
Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone. In whom the whole building being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.
WOW – what a passage! It is almost to wonderful to speak about. I am going to be living IN the house of God. I am not EVER going to be a foreigner or some stranger there. – But I will be IN MY FATHERS HOUSE! I will have a room in my daddy’s home! This almost make me want to SHOUT for great joy.
Today… and yesterday was a bad day. Problems with employees – and my flesh wanting to just jump down their throats. Sometimes the things in this world become so frustrating and difficult to deal with. Folks not doing what they should and have been instructed to do. It seems that SIN in my heart and the hearts of those who I am trying to lead always rears its ugly head. BUT I can overcome if I keep my mind focused on what is to come. I will be like my children that dwell in my home.
Last night I had such a sweet time with my 2 children at bed time. We talked and tickled each other. We spoke about God and all the mysteries that trying to understand Him brings. It was great. I can only hope that if there is an evening in heaven, that my Father will come and fellowship with just me – speaking about all the mysteries and wonder of who He is and all that He has done and will do in eternity future. Wow… What a great thought. I will be IN MY FATHERS HOUSE just as my children are in my home.
Not only that, I will be a citizen there. I will have my brothers in Christ there too to share in that great light of God. NO SIN -NO SORROW – NO WRONG DOING AND JUSTIFICATION FOR IT – NO PAIN – NO TEMPTATION – NO ANGER – NO HURT FEELINGS – NO SELFISHNESS – NO UNMET EXPECTATIONS – nothing but pure joy in the fellowship of Christ.
Wow… I hope this uplifts you as it does me. I needed this!
Wonderful post. I am a subscriber.
I’d come to see eye to eye with you on this. Which is not something I usually do! I love reading a post that will make people think. Also, thanks for allowing me to speak my mind!