"ROOMMATE"

Cohabitation
“Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” 1 Corinthians 3:16.

The past bible study I learned to know God, and being Known by Him. God is our Father, our friend, and our ever present Helper. This week I came to realize that he’s also my “roommate.” My Heart and soul share space with His spirit. I know he knows me intimately because He lives with me and also in everyone.

“They shall call His name Immanuel, which translated, ‘God is with us’” Matt. 1:23 this means that Jesus himself was God with us. He left heaven’s glories to be a man. Walked along with people, showed and taught them God’s love.

“As You, Father, are in me, and I in you; that they also may be one in us” John 17:21 It took me several times to reread this scripture to fully understand it. It reminds me of a riddle but Jesus was the one with God and offered us a way to be with Him. God offered us to be with him. ‘GOD WITH US.’

“That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.” Eph 3:17 Salvation is inviting Jesus into our hearts. Amen.

“Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” 1 Cor. 3:16 Paul says we are temples-that dwelling place of God. We should set apart, and made Holy by the One who lives with.

“Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?” 1 Cor. 6:19. WE ARE NOT OUR OWN WE BELONG TO GOD. HE OWNS US.

Our Purpose is in God’s overall plans. We have the abilities to make who we are but we are uniquely made to fulfill some part of God’s OVERALL plan. With the Spirit help we can find the way we were made to bring glory to God’s name, not our own. When I sit here and study this part I can’t help but think of Jason’s story. Jason touched many people through his 7 month Journey but I do believe God had a purpose for Jason for his overall plan. I wish Jason was here with me now so we can enjoy our lives together but I do think that God’s plan is much bigger than what I want. He used Jason to bring glory to his Name. I have gotten so many emails and comments saying how much Jason has inspired them and bringing them closer to God. I know Jason didn’t die in vain I believe God’s plan was to take his young life to save others and to bring Honor and Glory to his name.

PONDER AND PRAY

God is with us. It’s a promise we can cling to and a fact we can rely on. This week ponder just what it means to have God dwelling with you.
Have you ever felt Him to be so close to you before? I do.
Thank God for his presence and pray for a greater sensitivity to Him.

My Trinket to treasure for this week is a hanger to remind me to share my “closet space.” I’m not going to let my clutter push the Lord off to the side. He reigns in our heart, not to be pushed in a tiny dark corner.