The
term ‘daily visitation’ makes me pause, and if I’m honest, it makes me a little
uncomfortable. What if Jesus and God stopped by today. Would I be ready for
that visit? When we expect company, what’s the first thing we do—clean up so
that no one will see our daily mess, right? But Jesus is a daily visitor, so
maybe the mess we are is really OK with God…?
St.
Paul tells the Thessalonians how to always be ready for our Lord, “Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in
everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not quench the Spirit; do not despise
prophetic utterances. But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which
is good; abstain from every form of evil. Now may the God of peace Himself
sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved
complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is He
who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass.” (I Thessalonians
5:16-24)
All we need to have ready to welcome Jesus today is a joyful
heart. Then we are made holy (sanctified) by God! What good news. It’s OK to
not be perfect!
Are you ready for Jesus to stop by your house and heart
today?
