Is Christ at Home in Your Heart?

By Bro. Robert Green – October 26, 2025, Sunday Morning Revival Service

When I walked into service that Sunday morning, I didn’t just feel like I came to church — I felt like I came home. The warmth among the saints, the familiarity of worship, and the joy of truth reminded me that the Church of God is not a cold building or a weekly obligation; it’s the living house of Christ’s presence. It’s where the redeemed sit clothed and in their right mind — because the blood has made them so.

As believers, we often say, “God has been better to me than I deserve.” But that’s not a cliché — it’s the truth. Everything good about our lives, both physically and spiritually, traces back to His grace. The question, however, is not whether Christ has blessed us, but whether Christ feels at home within us.

In John 14:23, Jesus said, “If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.”The promise is staggering — the Trinity dwelling in a believer’s heart. But the condition is just as clear: love and obedience. Christ doesn’t rent rooms; He takes residence.

Paul echoed this in Ephesians 3:17 — “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love…” One translation puts it this way: “That Christ may settle down and be at home in your hearts.”When Christ dwells in us, not as a visitor but as a resident, everything in our inner life begins to align — our thoughts, our appetites, our routines, our relationships.

The Heart as a Home

The sermon drew from Robert Boyd Munger’s classic 1951 illustration “My Heart—Christ’s Home.” Munger compared the Christian heart to a house with many rooms — each one representing a different part of life. The story begins when Christ is invited in. It’s not a grand emotional display, but a real and personal moment of transformation.

Christ enters the heart, turns on the light, kindles the fire, and fills the silence with song. Salvation is not the end — it’s the front door. From that moment forward, the believer begins a lifelong journey of letting Christ make Himself truly at home.

The Library: The Room of the Mind

The first room Christ visits is the library — the control room of thought. There He finds books, magazines, and images that no Christian should keep. At first, the homeowner hadn’t noticed them, but Christ’s gaze revealed what didn’t belong.

How true that is. When Christ enters the mind, He begins rearranging the shelves. He removes the corrupting influences — entertainment, habits, and thought patterns — that poison our inner life. He replaces them with Scripture and truth.As Munger wrote, Christ gives us a portrait of Himself to hang in the center of our minds. When our thoughts are centered on Christ, impure thoughts retreat.

Paul put it plainly: “Bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5).If we want Christ to feel at home, we must let Him redecorate the library of the mind.

The Dining Room: The Appetite of the Soul

From the library, Christ moves into the dining room — the room of desires and ambitions. The homeowner proudly serves a feast of money, success, and recognition. But Christ doesn’t eat. He gently says, “My meat is to do the will of Him that sent Me.”

There’s nothing wrong with achievement, but when ambition replaces obedience, the table becomes an altar to self. Christ invites us to taste a different meal — the satisfaction of God’s will. The world’s food spoils; His food satisfies eternally.

What we hunger for reveals who lives in our heart. When Christ is at home, the appetite changes. The cravings of pride and pleasure are replaced by a deeper desire: to please the Father.

The Living Room: Fellowship Neglected and Restored

The next stop is the living room — a quiet, comfortable place for fellowship. At first, the believer meets Christ there daily for prayer and devotion. The mornings are filled with joy, warmth, and revelation. But soon, busyness creeps in. Days are missed. The fire burns low.

Then one morning, rushing past the room, the believer sees Christ still sitting by the fire. “Have you been here all along?” he asks. Christ answers, “Yes — I told you I’d be here every morning.”

That’s when the heart breaks. Fellowship with Christ isn’t only for our benefit — it’s His desire too. He waits for us. He longs for our companionship.

This realization transforms prayer from a duty into a relationship. Christ doesn’t need our performance — He wants our presence.

The Workroom: Yielding Our Efforts to His Hands

Downstairs is the workroom — the place of service and productivity. The believer shows Christ a few small “projects” for the kingdom and admits his limitations. Christ smiles and says, “Let Me have your hands.”

When the Holy Spirit takes control, even clumsy hands can produce something beautiful. True Christian service isn’t the result of our talent but of His mastery. When He puts His hands over ours, ordinary work becomes sacred.

As Paul said, “It is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:13).

The Playroom: Redefining Joy

Then comes the playroom — the space of amusements and friendships. This is often where we keep Christ outside the door. “Lord,” we say, “You wouldn’t enjoy these things.”

But the Spirit gently convicts. The believer finally admits that pleasure apart from Christ is hollow. When Christ is invited in, He doesn’t erase joy — He redefines it. He replaces cheap thrills with holy laughter, genuine fellowship, and peace that doesn’t fade at sunrise. When Christ rules even our recreation, joy stops being temporary and becomes eternal.

The Closet: The Last Locked Door

Finally, Christ stops at a small upstairs closet. Something inside smells rotten — hidden sins, old habits, grudges, or secret attachments. At first, the believer resists. “Lord, I’ve given You every other room.” But Christ says, “I can’t stay here with that smell.”

Reluctantly, the key is surrendered. Christ opens the door, clears out the decay, and fills the space with freshness and freedom.

The believer then realizes something profound: “Lord, I can’t keep this whole house clean on my own.” Christ answers, “That’s what I came to do — but you must give Me the deed.”

That moment is full surrender. The transfer of ownership — from guest to Lord. From tenant to Master. From striving to resting.

When Christ Truly Dwells Within

When Christ becomes the owner, peace settles in. The house is no longer maintained by human effort but governed by divine order. The believer can finally rest — not in complacency, but in confidence.

The story closes where the gospel begins: full surrender. Christ doesn’t want weekend visits. He wants every room, every thought, every corner. When He is Lord of all, He is at home.

So, I ask again — Is Christ at home in your heart?

If there’s a room you’ve locked, give Him the key. If there’s a habit, a bitterness, or a hidden “closet” you’ve kept from His reach — open it. He’ll not only cleanse it but fill it with life.

Scripture Reference List

1. John 14:23 – Christ promises to make His home with those who love and obey Him. The heart becomes the dwelling place of God.

2. Ephesians 3:17 – The indwelling of Christ is rooted in faith and love, establishing stability in the believer’s inner life.

3. 2 Corinthians 10:5 – Every thought must be brought under Christ’s rule; the mind is His first battleground.

4. Philippians 2:13 – True service flows from divine empowerment, not self-effort.

5. Revelation 3:20 – Christ stands at the door and knocks, seeking full entrance into the believer’s life.

6. Matthew 6:19–21 – What we treasure reveals where our heart truly resides.

7. Matthew 6:24 – No one can serve two masters; half-surrender is no surrender at all.

Reflective Questions

1. What “room” of your heart has Christ been waiting to enter — and what might be keeping the door closed?

2. When was the last time you sensed Christ waiting for fellowship, not because you needed Him, but because He desired you?

3. What desires or ambitions are still served at your “dining table” that don’t truly satisfy the soul?

4. Have you surrendered the “deed” of your life to Christ — or are there still areas where you act as the owner instead of the tenant?

5. If someone observed your daily thoughts, habits, and priorities, would they say Christ feels at home there — or like a guest who’s only welcome on Sundays?