“Everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him. He was there before any of it came into existence and holds it all together right up to this moment.” (Colossians 1:16-18 MSG)
I have a friend who builds houses. He is involved in every aspect of the construction of his homes. He lives in one of the homes he built. He planned everything out so that the home would fit his purposes. He has lived in this home a long time. When something needs to be repaired, he gets out his toolbox and fixes it. He has remodeled parts of the house as his family’s needs have changed. He is the designer, builder, owner, occupier, and maintainer of this home.
God designed, created, and formed us for His purpose. But sometimes we allow other tenants to use the home that God built for Himself. Some are squatters that sneak in without permission. Others are renters from whom we receive some minor payback. They are not invested in us, thus, they don’t care what happens to us or those around us. These occupants need to be thrown out, or else they will damage our lives through neglect and abuse. Christ has the power to evict these interlopers. God wants to live in us and maintain us. But we need to let Him, and only Him, dwell within us. When things fall apart, He has the knowledge and ability to put us back together. He will care for us, uphold us, and sustain us.
Lord, you built us from the foundation up to the rafters. We shall depend on you to dwell within us and maintain us.
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