The Visitor

What if Jesus showed up at your door… and didn’t leave?

In this gripping 10-minute monologue, a young person is thrilled to welcome a special guest—Jesus Himself. At first, everything feels warm and familiar. But as Jesus begins to take an interest in every corner of their life, the visit turns uncomfortable. What started as a celebration slowly becomes a confrontation with hidden priorities, broken promises, and the pain of divided loyalty.

Even with His offer of love, forgiveness, and grace, Jesus is pushed aside—until the only way to make Him stay away is unthinkable.

This powerful drama challenges us to ask: Is Jesus a guest in our lives… or the Lord of it?

Cast: 1 monolog (m or f)
Bible Reference: John 3:16
Set:

• bedroom with couch or chair

Sound: wireless mic if possible
Song: none
Lighting: standard
SFX:

• sound of hammer on metal
• sound of knock on door

Props:

book, papers, laundry, magazine, "stuff," phone, tv remote

Costumes: standard
Special Instructions: none
Time: 10

Sample Script

(Girl is in her room reading.)

SFX: Knock on the door.

(Girl mimes opening the door to an unseen Visitor, smiles, and welcomes Him in.)

GIRL:
Oh, I’m so glad You are here!
I feel so badly that I haven’t been able to spend much time with You lately—Christmas  preparations and all.
But finally, here we are, just the two of us, together.
Just in time to celebrate Your birthday! Happy Birthday, dear Friend!

Come, sit here, in this comfortable chair.
Wait—let me get some of that stuff off the chair.

(Girl dumps papers and food on the floor.)

That’s it! Sit right there. We have so much to get caught up on.
Sorry I haven’t had time to visit You in Your House lately. You know how it is—busy schedule and all.
I know You understand. After all, You do want what’s best for me, don’t You?

Sorry I didn’t get around to talking to You last night.
By the time I finally finished my Geometry homework, I was gassed!
I just grabbed my PJs and hit the old sack.

But here we are—the whole evening to be with each other. No interruptions.
Even though I really should be studying for my finals, I just thought, “No way! I want some quality time with my Friend.”

So, what should we talk about?

Love.
Yes, that’s it!

Have I told You lately how much I really do love You?
Have I mentioned how much I look forward to our times together?
It’s really too bad that my life is such a rat race—school, job, spending time with my friends—you know how it goes.
You know I’d spend more time with You if I could.
Maybe after school things will slow down a bit.
Although... next semester sounds like it’ll be even worse than this one.

Did I tell You I was asked to be the head of the Cheerleaders for the coming year?
Quite an honor!

And I just knew You’d be pleased—with one of Your people in a high-profile position like this.
Maybe I’ll be able to put in a good word for You now and then.
You know, with the kids who never go to Your House.

Not right away—I mean, nobody likes pushy Christians. Don’t want to scare them off, you understand.
But later, before the year is out, for sure, I’ll be bringing Your Name up quite often.
Probably.

Great news! I’ve decided what I want to do for a career after school!
I’m going to become an airline pilot. Isn’t that far out?
Great wages, good working conditions, and just 20-hour weeks.

And sure, it’ll give me the chance to work closely with a lot of people who likely never even think about You.
That was the real deciding point for me—kinda—the opportunity to be there for You, serving You.

I realize this means I won’t get to serve You overseas like I promised I’d do.
That was kind of a silly promise I made, wasn’t it?
Me, just a kid at the time. I’m sure You never really took that promise seriously.

That’s why I knew You’d have no problem with me changing my mind.
I want to be in the best place where I can serve You.
I knew You’d want me as an airline pilot.

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