Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. — John 14:23

At many Christian funerals, the preacher talks about how Jesus died so that we can join him in heaven. Then he is going to come back for us. But Jesus adds this promise just a few verses later. He is telling us that until we can come live with him at his place, he will come live with us here in our hearts. All of it depends on one thing: our willingness to love him in a way that makes us want to obey him. Not too bad, right? So let’s not let obedience be a forgotten word in our lifestyle!

 

Thought

At many Christian funerals, the preacher talks about how Jesus died so that we can join him in heaven. Then he is going to come back for us. But Jesus adds this promise just a few verses later. He is telling us that until we can come live with him at his place, he will come live with us here in our hearts. All of it depends on one thing: our willingness to love him in a way that makes us want to obey him. Not too bad, right? So let’s not let obedience be a forgotten word in our lifestyle!

 

Prayer

Jesus came to earth and followed your will, holy God. Give me discernment so that I will want to live in accordance with your will rather than just following your commands. You have done so much to save me, and I long to honor you. I’m grateful. In Jesus’s precious name I pray. Amen.