(Isaiah 66 v 1 - 3)
It does appear that things are just fine
God sits on the heavens and puts his feet up on the earth
Amazing
Everything about this speaks of the authority and overwhelming presence of God
I imagine that I "own" a house, and here God puts his feet up on the whole planet.
But in all of this there is a cry
From the heart of God
"Where is the house you will build for me?"
It seems that God is looking for a house, a home.
A tabernacle, a dwelling place.
It seems that it isn't the throne
And, it isn't the footstool
Even the kings of the earth have a home, or at least private chambers.
Here, the creator of the universe is looking for the same
And asking where this is
Not in all the things made by His own hand
But in a willing offering given by those who are "humble and contrite in spirit"
Incredibly, this amazing God whose hand spans the heavens
Wants to have his private chamber inside of us.
I can't get my head around this either
But Jesus says to the bride he loves
"Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me".
My heart, His home.