In what ways can you invite the "King of Glory" into your home? Welcoming the King of Glory into Everyday Spaces “Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle… He is the King of Glory.” Seeing the Home as a Gate • In Scripture, gates and doors represent points of entry and authority. • Your dwelling place is a modern-day “gate” where the Lord’s reign can be displayed. • Revelation 3:20: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock…”—He desires literal access, not mere symbolic acknowledgment. Practical Ways to Swing Wide the Doors • Public declaration – Choose Joshua 24:15 as a household banner: “But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” – Display Scripture art or verses at entrances to announce His ownership. • Daily praise and worship – Follow Psalm 22:3; God is “enthroned on the praises of Israel.” – Play worship music openly, sing together, and allow thanksgiving to set the atmosphere. • Centering on His Word – Read the Bible aloud during meals or gatherings (Deuteronomy 6:6-9). – Keep Bibles accessible in living areas to underline that His voice guides all decisions. • Pursuing holiness – Remove entertainment, décor, or activities that oppose Philippians 4:8. – Practice immediate repentance when sin surfaces, trusting 1 John 1:9 for cleansing. • Cultivating family discipleship – Schedule regular times for shared study; assign age-appropriate passages. – Encourage memorization so each member becomes a living “tablet” of His Word (Proverbs 7:3). • Extending hospitality – Welcome guests as though welcoming Christ Himself (Matthew 25:35-40). – Use meals and conversations to testify of His faithfulness. • Committing rooms to prayer – Walk through each space, thanking the Lord for His rule there. – Keep a visible list of answered prayers to remind everyone that the King is active. • Stewarding resources – Budget and spend with the mindset that everything belongs to Him (Psalm 24:1). – Give generously to church and missions, reflecting His heart for the nations. Guarding the Gates • Maintain vigilance; the Enemy seeks entry points (1 Peter 5:8). • Regularly evaluate media, relationships, and habits against the standard of Scripture. • Engage in spiritual warfare with Ephesians 6:10-18, clothing the household in God’s armor. Blessings of His Indwelling Presence • Greater peace—John 14:27 promises peace the world cannot give. • Spiritual authority—James 4:7 assures that when the Lord is honored, the devil flees. • Generational impact—Psalm 103:17 links His steadfast love to those who keep His covenant. • Joyful testimony—Acts 16:34 depicts a home filled with rejoicing after Christ enters. Lift up the gates of your home, and the King of Glory will come in—with power to transform every room, every heart, and every moment lived within those walls. |
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