FEBRUARY 3
Psalm 24:7 & 9, “That the King of glory may come in.”
Deep down this is what we all yearn for. To have the King of Glory take up residence in our hearts and right the wrongs inflicted by the curse. To come in, to abide, and reign, and benevolently transform and provide by His presence. It is sin that has kept Him distant, but He has worked to provide a means of entrance.
The context of this psalm was the entrance of the ark into Mount Zion, when God went up with much celebration. It is thought that the first part of our verse was a cry to the keepers of the gates, while the second was a reply by those who accompanied its entry.
But for us, the verse serves to remind us of the welcome entrance our hearts must avail to our most glorious Lord and Savior. To trust in Him to save is to receive Him into our hearts, and revel in the blessings of his company. To host him with open arms and gladly permit his renovations. To give him the keys to our lives that he might be free to put things in order. To allow the glory of his presence to shine forth so that others might behold the beauty of our guest.
Years ago, a man by the name of Robert Boyd Munger published a tract entitled “My Heart, Christ’s Home.” He imagined inviting Jesus into his home to view and inspect every room and make the necessary changes. The tract concludes this way:
“Dropping to my knees, I said, ‘Lord, You have been a guest and I have been the host. From now on I am going to be the servant. You are going to be the owner and Master.’ Running as fast as I could to the strongbox, I took out the title deed to the house describing its assets and liabilities, location and situation. I eagerly signed the house over to Him alone for time and eternity. ‘Here,’ I said. ‘Here it is, all that I am and have, forever. Now You run the house. I’ll just remain with You as a servant and friend.’ Things are different since Jesus Christ has settled down and has made His home in my heart.”
“Come, O mighty God, break through the doors of iron, and bars of brass, and make way for thyself by thy love and power!”—James Janeway
Application Questions: How much welcome are you extending to the Lord Jesus? Is He but an occasional guest, called upon when needed? Or, is He the Lord of your “house,” arbitrator of both your devotion and duties? Does He even now have the freedom to make the necessary renovations in transforming you into His likeness?
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