Home Improvement
June 18, 2009 by pastorstjohn
Filed under Weekly Words
Dear friends,
Has Jesus made a difference in your house? Simon and Andrew determined to follow Jesus. This greatly effected their home life. In fact, in their case, the house got trashed.
According to Mark 2, Jesus was teaching at their home before a huge crowd when four men tried to bring a paralyzed friend in for healing. The house was so packed that they could not get in the door. So they climbed up on the roof, ripped it open, and lowered the man right into the house. Now we know the four men were thinking about their friend’s need, and we know some of the people were thinking about Jesus’ teaching. But have you ever wondered what Simon and Andrew were thinking? Maybe something like, “Look at the giant hole in the roof of my house! What a mess!” Imagine having to explain that to your insurance company!
Giving your home (or other things) to Jesus can have serious implications. You might discover that it costs you something. However, the benefits far outweigh the costs. In Simon and Andrew’s case, they had the privilege of seeing the paralyzed man get up and walk right in their living room. Better than that, they heard the words of Jesus and believed when he announced, “Your sins are forgiven” (Mark 2:5).
Friends, which do you value more: a neat and safe house or changed lives and souls set free from bondage? If you want the latter, then ask Jesus to take your property and use it for His purposes. He will find a way to do it!
Your servant,
Stephen
Rev. Stephen St. John
