Where Do You Keep Jesus

Acts 7:45-50
Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, as he had appointed, speaking unto Moses, that he should make it according to the fashion that he had seen.
Which also our fathers that came after brought in with Jesus into the possession of the Gentiles, whom God drave out before the face of our fathers, unto the days of David;
Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob.
But Solomon built him an house. Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet, Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?
Hath not my hand made all these things?

Stephen is speaking to the Sanhedrin and is reminding them of the scriptures they are supposed to honor. He is also reminding those religious leaders, using familiar scripture references that God does not live in a building or a place. The Jews went from taking God with them every where they went, to building a house for Him, and visiting Him when it was convenient. Do you see yourself in this story?
I've seen it and experienced it hundreds of times. A person is saved and is on fire for the Lord; a Bible is always on hand; Jesus dominates all their conversations; and there are never enough church services or bible studies to attend. Then over time the fire rages less -- there is room for other points of view and other activities. Compartmentalization begins: work is for work, play is for play, and church is for church. Activities and Jesus are separated -- religion isn't let into the office or onto the basketball court. Then all that are around are totally surprised when they learn you are a Christian.
At this point we need an attitude adjustment, and that is why the Lord puts things in the proper perspective for us when we are confused: "Heaven is my throne, the earth is my footstool." That kind of tells you who is in charge, and where God is. God goes on to ask you a question: "Has not my hand made all these things?" God made your career and He made the basketball court, so why do you keep Him in church? When the Sunday service is over and all are leaving the church does Jesus gets to come home with you? Or do you leave him there so He will be safe and waiting should you need Him? If you leave Jesus at church what does He do all week waiting for your return?
If you leave Jesus at church how can He help or protect you? These are silly questions as we all know Jesus does not live in a building made with hands. Why then do we act like he does? If Jesus lives in your heart He goes where you go, knows what you do, and hears what you say. Or did you leave Jesus in church the last time you were there?
In what area of your life have you compartmentalized Jesus? Does He go with you wherever you go? Under what circumstances would you be tempted to leave Him at church? What behavior or attitude needs to change?