DEVOTION ~ YOU SHALL DWELL WITH CHRIST

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Theme: You Shall Dwell with Christ

Text: John 17:24

24 Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world. 


In yesterday's devotion, we learned that we have been glorified and made perfect in Christ Jesus. Today's text is another aspect of His prayer for the believers which focuses on all believers abiding with Him. Christ's prayer is that where He dwells we also shall dwell there so that we can behold His glory given by the Father. This implies that until one abides with Christ he cannot partake of the glory given to Him. Dear beloved in the Lord, how can you be where Christ is? Do you think you have to wait until you die before you can be with the Lord? It is not solely by death that we can be with the Lord Jesus. He stated in Revelation 3:20 "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in, to him and dine with him, and he with Me". We need to open up our hearts to welcome Him to be where He is.  


PRAYER: Almighty God, I welcome the presence of Your Triune glory in my life. May I abide in Your presence all the days of my life and enjoy Your love in all spheres of my life. This I ask in the Name of Jesus Christ. AMEN! 

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