Now every house is built by someone, but the One who built everything is God. Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s household, as a testimony to what would be said in the future. But Christ was faithful as a Son over His household. And we are that household if we hold on to the courage and the confidence of our hope. Hebrews 3:4-6
My words…
Praise
The house of God. Trinity House, I call it. It’s not made of brick and mortar. It’s formed within the gentle, provisional, nurturing arms of God. Your arms. Within the breadth of Your arms dwells Your household. Your family. Your heirs. With gladness and honor I declare to be a part of Your household living in Trinity House. There I may speak freely, express honesty (even doubt), and I will be taught and encouraged. It is a place of protection from the Evil One, a place of rest from temptation, a place of counsel from the One who is All Wisdom, All Discerning. Your house is filled with others, yet I am not crowded. It’s a place where laughing is heard along with crying because we rejoice together, and we grieve together. Your house is a place of celebration where sinners are made righteous, and guilt and condemnation are left at the door. An indescribably sweet aroma fills the house. It’s the smell of Your love.
Prayer for others
Lord, I pray for those who stand outside and peek through the windows of Your house. For them, the decision to enter is too costly. I pray for those who avoid Your house. They take the long way around, so they won’t have to come in contact with You or Your household. And I pray for those, the saddest of all to me, who have enjoyed a time as part of Your household but made the decision to walk away. Your door stands open. Lead them all home, Lord!
Thank You
Thanks be to You, God, that there is room in Your household for everyone – no one is excluded. It’s a big house!
More praise
My earthly house provides comfort, safety, and rest. But it will eventually crumble and decay. Your house is a place of eternal comfort, safety, and rest. You have promised me this, and I place my hope in You – a confident hope in the loving Builder, the faithful Son, and the edifying Spirit.
