My wife and I
had the opportunity to travel to Malibu California and attend the Pepperdine Lectures. Pepperdine University is nestled on a cliff
that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. The
scenery was breathtaking. Every angle of
the campus puts on a spectacular display of beauty.
After the
lectures were over one afternoon, we decided to take a drive around Malibu and
into Hollywood. We drove down Sunset
Boulevard and made our way to the homes where the “stars” lived. Each house had
their own unique beauty, but they all were big; I mean, huge! It was enjoyable seeing the homes and how
they were architecturally designed from the outside.
Jesus told his
disciples in John 14:2, “There is plenty of room for you in
my Father’s home. If that weren’t so, would I have told you that I’m on my way
to get a room ready for you?”
(MSG)
Ready?
For me?
Yes, ready for
you! Jesus gave his disciples a
house. Not just any ole house. He gave them a house with a live in Jesus and
God and Spirit and a host of others.
This house has lots of rooms and amenities and it is greatest architecturally
designed place ever built.
This house isn’t
just for the disciples, but for all of us.
Jesus said, “For
this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so
that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 (NLT) 1st
John 5:11 says, “And this is what God has testified:
He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.” (NLT) and Ephesians
2:8 declares, “For it is by grace
you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from
yourselves, it is the gift of God.”
God wants
everyone to live in the house, no exceptions.
The Apostle Peter wrote that God is not a slow promise keeper, he is
patient with each of us and he wants all of us to be saved! 1st Peter 3:9.
The house is being prepared for all believers who are engaged in the
Jesus life. House keys are given to
those who are walking and living and speaking and sharing and giving and
worshipping and praising and acting godly.
Matthew says it best in 6:33,
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all
else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” (NLT) Everything we
will we ever need has been put in the house.
God’s list of goods and services for his children are limitless.
Don’t be troubled by your
circumstances, Jesus has prepared a special place that will give you hope and
rest and peace and joy and love and comfort.
Keep your eyes peeled on what is to come rather than what isn’t
available now. Keep your focus on what
will be given out later, rather than how much money you have in the bank
account. Keep your loyalty to Jesus through
the thick and thin of life so that you will enjoy a sit down chat with him in
the house he built.
Trust. Never waiver on your commitment to serving
Jesus. Always be your best. Serve others like Jesus. Be content.
Be Kind. Be Jesus!
Remember, Be God Controlled!
Brian
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