What Do You Want?

This powerful message challenges us to examine what truly occupies the space in our hearts and lives. Drawing from Hebrews 11:1 and Ecclesiastes 3:11, we're reminded that God has placed eternity itself within our hearts—a divine longing that cannot be satisfied by temporary things. The sermon uses a compelling illustration of a hotel room mix-up to ask: Are we giving God the whole room of our lives, or just clearing out a drawer for Him to visit occasionally? We accumulate possessions, chase dreams, and fill our lives with distractions, yet God stands knocking, wanting not just to visit but to reign as Lord over everything. The message emphasizes that faith isn't based on feelings or circumstances, which change constantly, but on the unchanging Word of God. When we make room for God—truly surrendering the entire house of our hearts—He can reveal the dreams and purposes He's planted within us from before we were born. This isn't about abandoning legitimate desires for family, provision, or enjoyment, but about prioritizing them correctly. The testimony of a three-year-old boy named Maverick, who experienced a miraculous healing from what should have been a paralyzing injury, demonstrates that God works supernatural wonders when we trust Him completely. We're called to trade what is simply available for what will truly last—to pursue the eternal purposes God has designed specifically for each of us.