Jesus answered him, "If a man loves me, he will keep my word. My Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our home with him. John 14:23
The word "we" jumped out of this passage. I was saved as a child, and would say "Jesus came into my heart". Jesus is a part of we, but I only attributed salvation to Jesus. He reconciled me back to God.
Jesus mentions God before we. However I also know that Jesus is seated at the right hand of the Father. Holy Spirit is who takes up residence in those who love Jesus. Holy Spirit takes up residence in those who keep the Word. He empowers us to obey.
The fullness of God comes to us. That is why it is important to understand the characteristics of each Person in the Godhead, They are One, but also very different. We have access to all three and can call on them. They are the We that comes to us and makes Their home in us.
Prayer - Holy Spirit, thank You for residing in me and working through the completed work of Christ in my life to bring me into deeper knowledge and relationship with all of the Godhead. You teach me of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. As you abide in me I want also to abide in You. Teach me how to abide more.
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