SEEKING the JOY of the KINGDOM
Seeking God…..for His Dwelling Amidst His people.
“While they were telling these things, He Himself stood in their midst.” Luke 24:36
Have you ever wondered if there will be anything manmade in heaven? Scripture teaches us there will be only one thing in heaven that is manmade: the scars on Jesus’ body.
Why would God leave these manmade prints on His only Son?
One reason is to remind us that we are not alone when we go through the trials of this life. He is with us in good times and bad. He is with us every second of every day. No matter the gain or loss, Jesus understands everything we are going through and is with us.
Another reason is His love. Every time we see the holes from the nails and s pear we remember He died on the cross bearing our sin, resurrected from the grave and offers eternal life to all who trust in Him for salvation.
After the resurrection Jesus appeared to His followers, stood in their midst and s aid “I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” (Luke 24:49) Just as Jesus was “in their midst,” He is still in our midst today. He promised us that He will be with us to the very end of the age. While this is true, we also have within our very being, the deep abiding presence of the Holy Spirit. God is truly dwelling among, in and through His people!
Is life throwing you a curveball? Are you facing trials? Look again at Jesus’ scars. He has “been there, done that” and will help you. Lean on the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit within you and drink deep of Christ’s friendship. As you do, people around you will see Christ standing in your midst. They will see his scars and be drawn to Him, seeking His dwelling amidst His people.
John Seitz
Antioch Christian Church
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