The German poet Goethe told a fable about a poor fisherman's crude hut. When a lighted silver lamp was placed inside, the entire cabin was transformed into silver--the flooring, the logs that formed the walls, the roof, even the furniture.
This is a beautiful picture of what happens in a home when the Lord Jesus is allowed to reign supreme. Where bitterness, hatred, and ill will once prevailed, now the brightness of His holiness and the warmth of His love are enthroned.
Jesus told Zacchaeus, "Today I must stay at your house" (Lk. 19:5). But he didn't treat the Lord merely as his guest--he "received Him joyfully" (v.6). Christ's visit had an effect on Zacchaeus' heart that led to dramatic changes in his behavior. He told the Master that from now on he would give half of his goods to the poor (v.8). Jesus observed, "Today salvation has come to this house" (v.9).
Jesus wants to transform our homes too. But before He can do that, we must invite Him into our lives. Only when Jesus is Savior and Lord of our lives can we experience His abundant blessing on our homes.
Does Jesus live at your house? You will know His presence and blessing if you respond in faith to Him. — Richard De Haan
O give us homes where Christ is Lord and Master,
The Bible read, the precious hymns still sung;
Where prayer comes first in peace or in disaster,
And praise is natural speech to every tongue. --Hart
© 1965 Singspiration, Inc.
If you want the warmth of Christ's love in your home, let Him kindle a fire in your heart.