Daily Devotion: John 1:29-42

When John's disciples want to learn more about Jesus, they ask, "Where are you staying?" It's true, you can learn a lot about someone by looking around their house. If you looked around my house, you'd guess pretty quickly by the toys, puzzles and shoes strewn around the floor that we have three kids. You might even be able to guess their ages.
You can also learn about Jesus by the places where he has promised to dwell in our lives. In the bread and wine of a communal meal of forgiveness. In the announcement of God's forgiveness to all people. When people gather in his name, and pray together with one heart. And in places where compassion is shown: hungry are fed, strangers welcomed, the sick and imprisoned are visited.
When we ask Jesus, "Where do you live?" This is the answer we get from Scripture. Yes, Jesus sits at the right hand of God. But that hand is always at work in this world.
Jesus, thank you for showing us your dwelling place. Help us to show up there, and to invite others who need to spend some time with you.
Amen.