HOMESCHOOL ON THE INTERNET
This is an excerpt from the booklet My Heart Christ's Home by Robert Boyd Munger.
As he walks with the Lord through his home, they enter one special room, the drawing room. This room was rather intimate and comfortable. I liked it. It had a fireplace, overstuffed chairs, a bookcase, sofa and a quiet atmosphere. He also seemed pleased with it. He said, "This is indeed a delightful room. Let's come here often. It is secluded and quiet and we can have fellowship together.... He promised, "I will be here every morning early. Meet with Me here and we will start the day together." So, morning after morning, I would come downstairs to the drawing room and He would take a book of the Bible from the bookcase. He would open it and then we would read together. He would make my heart warm as He revealed His love and His grace toward me. They were wonderful hours together. In fact, we called drawing room the "withdrawing room." It was a period when we had our quiet time together.
But little by little, under the pressure of many responsibilities, this time began to be shortened. Why, I don't know but I thought I was just to busy to spend time with Christ.... I remember a morning when I was in a hurry, rushing down the steps, eager to be on my way. As I passed the drawing room, the door was ajar. Looking in, I saw a fire in the fireplace and the Lord sitting there. Suddenly, I thought to myself, "He was my guest. I had invited Him into my heart! He had come as Lord of my home. And yet here I am neglecting Him." I turned and went in. With downcast glance I said, "Blessed Master, forgive me. Have You been here all these mornings?" "Yes," He said, "I told you I would be here every morning to meet with you." Then I was even more ashamed. He had been faithful in spite of my faithlessness. I asked His forgiveness and He really forgave me as He does when we are truly penitent. He said, "The trouble with you is this: You have been thinking of the quiet time, of the Bible study and prayer time, as a factor in your own spiritual progress, but you have forgotten that this hour means something to Me also. Remember, I love you. I have redeemed you at at great cost. I desire your fellowship. Now," he said, "Do not neglect this hour if only for My sake. What ever else may be your desire, remember I want your fellowship."
Jesus is waiting for you each morning when you wake up. Have you been faithful to keep your appointment with Him? Do you earnestly look forward to those times when you can be alone with Him?
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