There’s something sacred about home. Not just the building, but the atmosphere, the welcome, the sense of belonging. In Scripture, home isn’t only a shelter, it’s a symbol of peace, purpose, and presence. When we open our hearts and homes to others, and to God, we step into something holy.

In Exodus 25:8, God says, Then have them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them. This isn’t just about constructing a physical tabernacle, it’s about making space. Space for God to dwell with us, not at a distance but close, woven into our daily lives. The divine doesn’t demand grandeur, only a willing heart and a place prepared with love.

The New Testament picks up this theme of sacred welcome. In Hebrews 13:1–2, we’re urged to keep on loving each other and to show hospitality to strangers, because in doing so, we may entertain angels without knowing it. There’s something quietly miraculous in a meal shared, a bed offered, or a door opened. Hospitality becomes a doorway to heaven.

Peter takes it further: Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling (1 Peter 4:9). It’s not about duty, but about grace. We’re stewards of God’s kindness, and every shared loaf or offered chair becomes part of a greater love story. Our gifts, whatever they are, aren’t just for us, they’re for others. Generosity is the currency of the Kingdom.

And what does God want for those who dwell in such spaces? Isaiah 32:18 gives us a glimpse: My people will live in peaceful dwelling-places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest. This is more than comfort, it’s a vision of shalom: deep, settled peace. A home, in God’s eyes, is a haven, a place where rest isn’t rare but regular.

Even Deuteronomy, in its laws, surprises us with gentleness. If a man has recently married, he must not be sent to war, he is to be free to stay at home and bring happiness to the wife he has married (24:5). There’s a tenderness here, a divine priority on building joy at home. Love isn’t an afterthought, it’s a foundation.

Proverbs 24:3–4 reminds us that a home isn’t built just by effort but by wisdom, understanding, and knowledge. And its true treasures? Not gold or possessions, but the invisible wealth of trust, laughter, shared memories, and the stories told at kitchen tables.

Finally, Jesus, in Matthew 21:13, reclaims the temple as a house of prayer. His words echo across all our spaces. A home, a church, a heart, any place can become holy ground if it’s centred on prayer, justice, and welcome.

These passages form a quiet but powerful call, make space. Make room for God. Make room for one another. Let your life become a sanctuary of peace, presence, and love. Because when you do, you’re not just building a home, you’re creating a holy place where heaven brushes earth.