To dwell means to live or stay as a permanent resident in a place or with a person, or to live in a permanent condition or state, like dwelling in a state of happiness. But when we talk about dwelling in or with God, that means we know He is with us 24/7. It’s a feeling of closeness and contentment, realizing and knowing His power, wisdom and His Love and just wallowing in all of that.
Now, this dwelling process is a two-way street. You have to allow God to dwell in you too, in the form of the Holy Spirit. You have to allow the Holy Spirit to take up residency in your soul, in your heart, leading you to the path of righteousness where God resides.
So how do you know God is dwelling in you? Some people can hear his quiet voice. Some people can feel an indescribable peace, joy and happiness. Sometimes it’s just when you know that you know that you know. You may also be wondering how to make God your dwelling place. Simple: choose Him. Turn to Him, through daily prayers and carefully reading the Bible for comprehension. Don’t just breeze through it, read it for true understanding. Talk to God. Express your gratitude, seek guidance from Him, and tell Him all about your troubles. God is your daddy and you are his child and He is just waiting for you to crawl up into his lap and DWELL.
Once you decide to give your life to Christ, that ignites the process for you dwelling in Him and Him dwelling in you. If you haven’t already, it’s time to activate!
With Agape Love,
Willie Mae