Monday, January 9, 2023

Genesis 11:27-12:20; Job 15:1-35; Matthew 7:7-29

That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith. Ephesians 3:17

We become Christians when we trust Christ as our Saviour and receive Him into our hearts. However, Paul’s prayer is not that Christ may enter a person’s heart, but that, having entered, He may “dwell” or “settle down and feel at home” (Greek) in the heart of each believer. I have been asking myself, “Does the Lord have complete control of me, so that He feels at home in my heart? Or have I only given Him a small corner of my life?” —David Croudace

What shall I give Thee, Master? Thou who didst die for me.
Shall I give less of what I possess, or shall I give all to Thee?
What can I give Thee, Master? Thou hast given all for me!
Not just a part, or half of my heart, I must give all to Thee!  —Homer W. Grimes