The following series is based on a book written by Jeremy and Sushma Ballard, “Is Your Home a Jesus Home?” The book is available for purchase on Amazon (Paperback & eBook), Barnes & Noble (Paperback & eBook), and Apple Books (eBook). Every purchase helps to support Jesus Home Ministries and the work Jeremy and Sushma are doing.
Last time, we talked about what a loving family looks like when each member lives for Jesus and serves one another. Today, as we conclude this series, we will explore the idea of a perfect family and how we can strive for it in our earthly lives.
Can we have a perfect family? The truth is, our earthly families will never be perfect. We are all human, and because of sin, perfection is unattainable in this world. However, we can have families that are becoming perfect through Jesus Christ. As we grow in our relationship with Him, He molds and shapes us to become more like Him.
The ultimate perfect family is the family of God. We, the church, are the bride of Christ. Jesus is making us holy and preparing us for the day when we will be united with Him forever. As born-again believers, we are part of this divine family, and one day, we will be made perfect (1 John 3:2–3). When we get to heaven, everything will be perfect. There will be no more sin, no more struggles, and no more pain. We will live in the presence of God for all eternity. What a glorious day that will be!
In the meantime, we are called to live in a way that reflects God’s design for the family. God created families to be a reflection of His love, unity, and purpose. While sin has marred this design, it can be restored through Jesus Christ. Here are some key principles to strive for a family that honors God:
- Make Jesus the priority: Keep Christ at the center of your home. When Jesus is the focus, He will guide and protect your family.
- Grow in love and unity: Encourage each family member to love one another deeply and to strive for unity. Love covers a multitude of sins (1 Peter 4:8).
- Fulfill your roles: Each member of the family has a God-given role to play. Fathers are called to be spiritual leaders, mothers to support and nurture, and children to obey and honor their parents. When everyone fulfills their role, the family operates according to God’s design.
- Live in peace, love, and joy: Create a home environment where peace, love, and joy thrive. This is done by forgiving one another, serving each other, and putting the needs of others before your own.
- Strive for holiness: As a family, seek to live holy lives, set apart for God. This means turning away from sin and pursuing righteousness through the power of the Holy Spirit.
God’s design for the family is beautiful, but it requires each member to surrender to Jesus and commit to living out His principles. As we grow in our relationship with Christ, we become more like Him, and our families become a reflection of His love and grace.
It is my prayer that your earthly families and the family of God will come together as one, united under the lordship of Jesus Christ. May we be so in love with God and each other that we put sin behind us and forgive as Christ has forgiven us. Let us live righteously for Jesus, trusting in His power to transform our lives.
May God be with you all until we are united in His eternal glory, where we will finally be a perfect family forever.
Thank you for joining us on this journey. Let us continue to encourage and build each other up as we strive to make our homes a reflection of Jesus.
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