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Daily Presence: Take It With You 3/12/2022
Worship
Scripture
Want to hear about an awkward moment? I have a close friend who’s on the same wavelength as me – enneagram 8. His wife decided to have some of the families from their daughter’s school over for dinner one evening. While all the kids were playing, there was a particular little boy who kept calling all the other kids names. “Poop-head, butt-face,” and all your other typical kid digs. My friend’s daughter came to him in front of all the other adults and said, “Toby keeps calling me names.” As she’s explaining, Toby comes running around the corner declaring the “tattletale” is another bodily function attached to a body part. My friend looked over at Toby’s father, who was laughing and playing it off. Enneagram 8 triggered. My friend knelt down to eye-level with Toby and said, “Your daddy may not spank your butt, but if you talk to my daughter like that again, I will.”
Toby’s dad jumped in and declared, “Whoa, whoa. There’s no need for that!” To which my friend responded, “You can lead your house however you want. But in mine, that type of behavior is unacceptable and not tolerated. Pack your stuff up and leave.” Thus, the infamous moment was born, “Remember the time you threatened the neighbor’s child and kicked them out of your house?”
Like it or not, it doesn’t get much more Biblical. As Joshua is nearing the end of his life, recounting all the gracious steps the Lord has taken to bless and prosper His people in the face of obstacles and oppositions, he leaves the nation of Israel with one final declaration, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” His command comes after begging Israel to be obedient while warning them of the consequences should they stray. Landing squarely in the place of his highest authority, Joshua declares no other option but obedience in His home.
The world can be going crazy, and our neighbors might allow their kids to get away with anything, but as for us and our homes, they belong to Jesus. Don’t allow sin into your home. No TV show, music, or carelessly sinful person is allowed in our home. Christ dwells in our home. Be a Joshua today and set the standard of faithful obedience in your home – that’s the type of space God continues to bless!
Prayer
HONOR GOD
John 3:16 NIV
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
God has given us new life in Christ. Take a moment and thank Him for this incredible gift!
ASK GOD
John 3:21 NIV
But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.
Living by truth brings light and sight. Ask God to give you a heart for His truth. What do you need to confess to Him? Where do you need His help?
SUBMIT TO GOD
John 3:18 NIV
Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.
Submit your heart to God today and live free of condemnation!
CLOSING PRAYER
Lord, you are gracious. You’ve given me life. You’ve redeemed my soul, and given me power through the Holy Spirit. Help me to live like you today. In Jesus Name, Amen!