John 14: 1-3
“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.”
Returning from another vacation last month, we walked through the front door and once again our home declared “Welcome Home” with its calm, peaceful atmosphere, homey comforts, and small conveniences that had been missed during a stay in a foreign country. Home is also where we feel the safest, secure, and cared for. Even before this trip began, chronic neck pain posed a challenge for me, and I wasn’t quite sure how I would manage. But God provided what I needed each day, and I am grateful for the time spent with my husband and another couple traveling with us. However, there is no place quite like home!
Fifty-two years ago, I opened another door, the door to my heart, and trusted Jesus with my life, accepting His sacrifice on the cross and acknowledging my need for forgiveness. He welcomed me into salvation by grace. After years of wandering, floundering, and seeking my own way, God whispered to me, “It’s time to come Home,” and I accepted His invitation. Though I deserved death, with open, forgiving arms, He reached out to welcome me as His daughter, and proclaimed, “Welcome Home, Daughter, I’ve been waiting for you!” Jesus as my Home offers perfect security in His love. He offers hope and peace in a world of turmoil. He provides for all my needs, even in pain and adversity.
When my life here on earth comes to an end, Jesus’ promise in today’s scripture speaks of another home that has been prepared for me, a welcome that is unlike any other. A glorious, permanent, eternal home awaits me. And again, Jesus will be there, with the words, “Welcome Home, Daughter, My good and faithful servant.”
Dear reader, where is your home?
Father in heaven, we praise You for providing us a way to be Home with You in this life here on earth, through faith in Your Son, Jesus. We praise You for the safety and security we are promised as we abide with You. We cling to the assurance that one day You will welcome us into the final home that You have prepared for us, and will be there to greet us with, “Welcome Home, I’ve been waiting for you!” Thank you, Lord! Amen.
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