“I’ve loved you the way my Father has loved me. Make yourselves at home in my love. If you keep my commands, you’ll remain intimately at home in my love. That’s what I’ve done—kept my Father’s commands and made myself at home in his love. John15:9-10
Jesus had just described the metaphor of the vine and the branches and staying connected to the Father through Him. He operated out of the Father’s love and passed that love to His disciples. And now He encourages them to be at home, completely comfortable in His love.
Home is the place where you let your hair down and relax, where you feel secure and protected. Home is a warm fire on a cold night, where you can be yourself and not worry about trying to meet other’s expectations. Home is where the heart is! Is that how you feel about Jesus? Do you feel you can let your hair down and relax and feel protected in His presence? Do you enjoy the warmth of His presence in a cold world, not trying to impress Him with your churchiness or holiness? Is your heart so totally one with His, that you are comfortable no matter where He sends you or what He asks of you?
Jesus, help us to feel totally at home in Your love today. Even when we fail or sin, we can feel perfectly loved and know Your immediate forgiveness. You know us intimately, understand us completely and love us unconditionally. Keep working on us until we fully accept that love. We will only receive that love as we sit by the home fire daily with you.
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