Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Lord, for years I didn’t understand what the psalmist meant about living in the house of the Lord forever.
“I will live in the house of the Lord forever.” — Psalm 23:6 (NLT)
“The one thing I ask of the Lord—the thing I seek most—is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life . . .”— Psalm 27:4 (NLT)
Lord, since You made sure I was born in Georgia, I understood the psalmist wanted us to live in the church building. Attending church on Sunday wasn’t enough, we had to live there too. Did I make You chuckle? Finally it dawned on me—living in the ‘house of the Lord’ means I belong to the House of God. I’m a member of God’s family.
Jesus, as a Christ follower, belonging to the House of the Lord allows me to partake of the benefits and inheritance You offers those who belong to You. Most important is the forgiveness of sins through faith in Your sacrifice on the cross. It took a while, but when I finally understood the impact of the cross, Your grace became more powerful in my life. The great extent You went through to redeem me leaves me humbled . . . and grateful.
Living in the House of the Lord also means the House of the Lord, the Holy Spirit, lives within me. Wherever I go, whatever I do, You, Lord, are always with me. When I’m making good choices according to Your principles, You are quick to give me an ‘atta boy!’ Likewise, when I do something foolish Your Spirit is quick to say, ‘Stop that nonsense now!’
Jesus, like the psalmist, I desire to live in Your House forever. Why would I want to live anywhere else? Amen, Jesus!
THANKFUL 
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