An Old Story

I had heard this story many times before, but this time it went deepest.

A rich man bought a big house. One day someone came to the door asking for the owner. He opened it, and it was Jesus. Naturally the owner invited Jesus in at once and gave him the biggest, finest room. He served Jesus with all his heart, and Jesus seemed pleased with everything that had been prepared.

Just as the owner was enjoying his days living with Jesus, someone else came to the door asking for the owner. This time it was the devil, and it took all the owner’s strength to push him back out. Exhausted and discouraged, he went to Jesus and asked why he hadn’t helped. Jesus answered: “Whom was the devil looking for? The owner of the house.” The man understood at once. He handed Jesus the keys, and Jesus led “the owner” to a room he had prepared for him, one the man had never noticed before, and one full of peace.

Reflections:

1. It is not that we invite Jesus into our hearts; it is that we open the door and hand over the keys.
2. It is not that we invite Jesus into our lives; it is that Jesus brings us into his.