And I will dwell
in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6b (NASB)
Something
is missing. It’s not quite right. It’s here somewhere, but I cannot find it. Was
it in the house in Arizona or the one in California? No, it was not in either place.
Did we lose it when we sold Mom’s house in Kansas? No matter where I search, I
cannot find my home.
In
reality there is no family home to which I can return, but I’ve spent my life
yearning for a place to belong. Looking for a nice house or one that can be fixed
up might satisfy my longing, but no matter how hard I work on earthly
structures, my expectations have never been fulfilled.
Most
of us have a deep longing for home. We may want to return to our family home as
we recall the warm, loving memories of a certain place and the special people who
lived there.
God’s
children also long for home, but eventually we realize that we are unable to find
our true home in this fallen world. Jesus tells us there are many dwelling
places in His Father’s house (John 14:2-3). He promises to prepare a place for
us and return to take us to be with Him. Because our Savior is preparing our home,
we can rest assured that it will be more beautiful and welcoming than any home
we can imagine on this earth; in Your
presence is fullness of joy (Psalm 16:11b).
“Look,
there it is: the new heaven and the holy
city. My Father’s throne is up ahead, and Jesus is with Him. I am home.”
Thank You,
Father, that our longing for home will be satisfied when we live with You in Your
house.
©
2016 Diane E. Hussey
1 comment:
That is really nice and meaningful. I liked it. I'll be praying for your surgery. Love, Lois
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