Perspectives by Pastor James Tripp

 

Company's Coming

It’s hard to believe but it’s been nearly two years already since we moved to Iroquois where we have our family home. We were saying over the weekend, it’s amazing how time seems to go quickly.

When we purchased the home, we recognized it needed a large amount of work, and we would take that work on one step at a time.  We are thankful for all that we have been able to accomplish in the last couple of years. 

Over the March break we were expecting company and that led to a conversation between Sarah and I about the state of the “Guest Room”.

At that moment the room was bright pink, and there was as much paint on the ceiling as the walls, or so it seemed.  So that lead to us deciding at the last minute the room needed a “makeover”, and off to the races we went.

We took everything out of the room, looked at paint colour options, and purchased paint. The ceiling would need to be primed and then two coats of paint… oh, and now everything is out of the room, we notice all the holes and dents in the walls, those will need to be repaired before we paint. 

This all started on Wednesday and our company would arrive on Friday (no pressure). 

In the gospels, we find an invitation from Jesus to come and visit with us. He doesn’t just want to visit he actually wants to come and take residence in our lives.

As a Pastor I often hear people say “If you knew what I did, you’d  know why I don’t follow him,” or “My life is so messed up right now, Jesus wouldn’t want to come to me.” 

As Sarah and I worked for three days to fix, prime, paint, set up the bed hang the curtains and then make the bed, we were working hard to make sure the room was ready for our guests. Sure enough our guests arrived and all enjoyed the space.

We were honoured to have them, and thankful for the deep friendship we share. 

Coming back to the gospels I am reminded Jesus said he would  come to us and have a relationship with us no matter what our history or present situation. 

Jesus having a relationship with us doesn’t mean we have to fix up our lives or clean up our rooms before he comes. As we grow in our relationship with Him, He will help us live differently. Have you made room for Jesus? 

You and your family are always welcome to join us at Morrisburg Pentecostal Tabernacle (MPT). I hope that you’ll consider inviting Jesus to come into the guest room of your heart, not just for a visit, but to stay.  

 

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