There’s something very comforting about having a home.
In the late 1970s, I worked as a parole officer for the state of Ohio. My job involved a great deal of driving as I served two or three rural counties. At the time, I was coming to terms with my own feelings of isolation born partly of being an Air Force brat and moving over 25 times by the time I was 25. I remember well the lonely feeling of wanting to drive and drive and drive, and then step out of my car and be home.
In 1992, we were homeless—staying here or there wherever someone would put us up for a few nights. One cold night, I remember driving down the highway and suddenly feeling overwhelmed and disoriented. Which exit was ours? My car passed under one green sign after another, but none of them pointed home.
To have a place in God’s heart, at His table, in His family—to know that Jesus has gone ahead to prepare a place for you and for me—how can we put a value on gifts like these?
Thank You, God, that You have given us a home.
From the Bible:
…my destiny is to live in God’s home forever. Psalm 23:6 The Easy Bible
Remember, you are designed to make a difference!
Dwight
Photo credit: Adapted from a photo by Dale, Flickr, Creative Commons License
