Renovating Your Home

We purchase a new property. Maybe it’s a home or a new office block or premises for our business, a startup or a growing concern. The home is newer and bigger than the first. But we are not happy with it as it looks. We need a different feel to it. Then we start renovating and building it into what we want it to become, totally new and fresh as we see fit. Women love to make changes to the homes, as do some men. But business properties are a different matter. Men want it to be the pride of their company. Homes or business premises become icons or status symbols of our lifestyles, who we are or what we have achieved. Now what about the building that needs renovating, or improvements as God wants it to be? Which building is this you are wondering? God created us to be holy as He is holy. Our bodies, minds, souls and hearts are His buildings He created. But are we not in need of repairs, renovations, or improvements? We may be in need of restoration because we have allowed our earthly lives to drift away from God; His true will for our lives.

Every human being, the past, present and future, was created by Him. Whether we live for Him or not, that’s our free will. We are given a choice. He doesn’t come and twist our arms to have a relationship with Him. He stands with open arms filled with love and awaits our return into His kingdom here on earth. We belong to Him before time, and we will belong to Him even unto eternity. But whether we will be with Him in our new heavenly home is our choice. The other option is hell; the fire of hades and the devil himself. In the book of Joshua we see that he made a choice. In Joshua 24:15 we read the following – “But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua made sure his “home” or “building” was renovated or improved by One person only; God…

Your home represents your physical body, your home or dwelling place, even the church. You are the Church of Christ! Your home or house is where love, peace and joy flows from; that’s your lifestyle, affected by what’s in your heart, soul and mind. You must be refurbished by God and His Word daily and allow this “home” to become a place that is holy and pleasing to Him. We must build our homes to the standards by which Jesus taught us through the Scriptures. Allow God’s Spirit to intervene and allow Him to build you and restore you into the creation you should be. And if you don’t know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour yet, then turn to Him and repent of your past life. Start to believe in Him and who He is, and what He has done for you. You are not slaves but children of the mighty God. How is your “home/house” right now? Does it need improvements or repairs? Jesus us awaiting your answer. Enjoy your new future starting today… Amen!