"Oh, yes; but not for what she brings. She's my mother, you see, and I dearly love her!"
Now, children, the Lord Jesus Christ brings presents with Him when He comes into your heart. He brings pardon for your past sins, peace, and joy, and power to fight your enemies and overcome them. Will you remember those three presents all beginning with a "P":
Pardon, Peace, Power.
They will last you all your life, and as you grow older, you will value them all the more.
But I think you will soon learn to love the Lord Jesus for Himself, and not for what He brings you. He wants your love. And, remember, He has loved you all your life long, and He wants to live with you down here in your heart, guiding you, teaching you, and helping you in all your troubles and difficulties every day. Open your door to your best Friend, invite Him to come in and make your heart His dwelling place.
Is it not wonderful that the King of kings should wish to enter your heart?
Listen to what God says. He tells us of the two places in which He dwells:
"Thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy, I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit."
"Oh Jesu, Thou art standing
Outside the fast closed door;
In lowly patience waiting
To pass the threshold o'er.
"Oh Jesu, Thou art pleading
In accents meek and low,
'I died for you, My children,
And will ye treat Me so?'
"Oh Lord, with shame and sorrow
We open now the door:
Dear Saviour, enter, enter,
And leave us nevermore."
CHAT V
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