{ revelation 21:6 } / may 8. 2012
sometimes i think when we, as Christians, display scripture on the walls of our homes, we can do so for the wrong reasons. sometimes we do it for decorative purposes– which is weird, considering some of the most popular verses we post around our home taken in context are actually talking about God reigning down gory justice on a rebellious people who turned away from Him and worshiped other Gods {not super for setting the happy mood you were going for}. sometimes we do it to make a statement to those who walk into our home to say to them “hey look at me! i’m a Christian, and i ‘aint afraid to say it loud and proud by displaying my sewing circle with Phil 4:13 right in the center!”. it’s not like i think that phil 4:13 is a bad verse- please don’t get me wrong. all scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching {2 tim 3:16}. i just want to challenge our tendencies, specifically in our Christian culture, to think about why we do what we do.
don’t get me wrong- i LOVE displaying scripture in my home. i probably do it for some of the wrong reasons just like you, but i have to say, after much thought about the subject- the main reason i display scripture in my home is because i NEED to remember. i NEED scripture to remind me that Jesus says IT IS FINISHED. there is no more work to be done, veronica. stop striving. when i am rushing around my apartment, frustrated that i didn’t have enough time to do what i needed to do, i look over and remember- it is FINISHED.
no more seeking desperately the approval of God or man. Jesus said that he who is thirsty will receive from the spring of the water of LIFE without payment. i NEED to remember to come thirsty. to remember i am weak. when i see this verse displayed in my home, it sends my heart to praise. i display scripture because i know i am so prone to forget who Jesus is and what He has accomplished for me and for you. even if you don’t go buy this particular poster, i would encourage you to think about why you display scripture in your home. and after re-evaluating, reconsider putting up scripture that will encourage your soul to praise the God who brought you from death to Life.
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So good. Thanks…
I have struggled with this exact same question! I want people to know that we are believers when they walk in our home, but why shouldn’t they know that by how we live, or by what we talk about? But I love what you said – Scripture is our every day reminder that we are to follow Christ and that His grace is truly enough. Thanks, V!