Robert Munger wrote a book entitled, "My Heart - Christ's Home". In the book he uses the analogy of a home to describe the human heart. He takes Christ, who has come into our heart and compares it with Christ doing a brief and self-conscious walk-through of our home. He takes Him through the study, where our mind resides. He takes Him into the dining room, where our appetites and desires dine. He takes Him into the living room, where our relationship with Christ is to be deepened and cultivated. He takes Him into the workroom where our talents and skills find their outlet. He takes Him into the recreation room, where certain questionable associations and activities are entertained.
Room by room, Jesus beautifully transforms the home. But one day, Jesus notices a stench coming from the hall closet. We've taken some rotting remnant of our old life and hidden it there. It's something you're ashamed of but don't want to part with.
Is your heart Christ's home? Have you given Him the keys to every room and handed Him the title deed? Or are there certain places that are off limits and restricted from the prying eyes of nosy guests?
As shameful as it might be, let Jesus clean it up. Let His sunshine and fresh air take away the smell. And give the King a castle that is worthy of His presence.
