Traveling To A Friend's House!

The statement has been made that “Home is where the heart is.” We sing a hymn with the refrain “Anywhere is home, if Christ my Lord is there.” [Hymn by John M. Henson & Homer F. Morris (1927)] Yesterday I came across a Danish proverb which read, “The road to a friend’s house is never too long.”

How much do we focus on the wonderful friend we have in Jesus. He came to earth to seek and to save the lost. ( Luke 19:10) He also provided the means to make it possible for us to be with Him in eternity.

Jesus encouraged the disciples…
“(2) In MY FATHER’S HOUSE are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? (3) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I WILL COME AGAIN AND WILL TAKE YOU TO MYSELF, THAT WHERE I AM YOU MAY BE ALSO.” ( John 14:2-3 ESV)

Was that journey the same for each of the disciples? How long we will travel the road to the FATHER’S HOUSE is uncertain. However, compared to the eternity we will spend there, the road will not be too long.

Paul reminded the Corinthian brethren…
“(1) For we know that if the tent, which is our earthly home, is destroyed, WE HAVE A BUILDING FROM GOD, A HOUSE NOT MADE WITH HANDS, ETERNAL IN THE HEAVENS. … (8) Yes, we are of good courage, and we WOULD RATHER BE away from the body and AT HOME WITH THE LORD. (9) So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him.” ( 2 Corinthians 5:1 & 8-9 ESV)

Though Paul focused on the ministry he was called to carry out as he traveled the road HOME, he possessed a burning desire “to depart and be with Christ.” ( Philippians 1:23) There is also service for us to offer along the road that leads to our FATHER’S HOUSE. As we journey through life, let us keep that ultimate destination in mind. Considering the friend Jesus is to us should fill us with eager anticipation to finally arrive where He is on high. In comparison to the glorious eternity we will spend with Him -- regardless the number of days we might journey here -- the road to HIS HOUSE will not be too long.

Have a great day WITH A HEART TURNED TOWARD HOME!
Carl

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