Why is it important to fill our lives with God's presence and Word?

◄ Why fill life with God's presence Word? ►

“Then it says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.’ And upon returning, it finds the house vacant, swept clean, and put in order.”

The Danger of an Empty House

• A “vacant” life is orderly yet unguarded—ready for anything to move in.

• Evil does not merely want a visit; it seeks residence (Matthew 12:45).

• Moral reform without spiritual filling is temporary and unsafe (cf. Luke 11:24-26).

Filling the House: How God’s Presence Occupies Us

• Abide in Christ—“Remain in Me, and I will remain in you” (John 15:4).

• Welcome the Word—“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly” (Colossians 3:16).

• Be continually filled with the Spirit—“Be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18).

Benefits of a Filled Life

• Protection: God’s light drives out darkness (John 1:5).

• Transformation: The Spirit produces fruit, not vacancy—love, joy, peace… (Galatians 5:22-23).

• Stability: “Great peace have those who love Your law” (Psalm 119:165).

• Guidance: Scripture equips “for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

Practical Ways to Stay Filled

1. Daily Scripture intake—memorize and meditate (Psalm 119:11; Joshua 1:8).

2. Ongoing prayer and praise—maintain constant communion (1 Thessalonians 5:17).

3. Fellowship with believers—stir up love and good works (Hebrews 10:24-25).

4. Obedient living—doers, not hearers only (James 1:22).

5. Thought stewardship—dwell on what is true, noble, pure (Philippians 4:8).