ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME

ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME

READ:
John 14:1-6

In My Father's house are many
mansions;... I go to prepare a
place for you.  -John 14:2

Once, during my tenure as a human resource officer for a construction company, we took some jobs in a neighboring state.  This meant our workers were faced with a 2-hour commute each way, plus a full workday.  To ease the burden, we booked motel rooms for the week, but we also arranged vans and drivers to transport those who decided to commute.  Almost every worker took the vans!

One of our grumpiest workers discarded his usual demeanor as he described the thrill and surprise of his wife and four boys on the first night.  He hadn't told them he had an option to come home, so he showed up unexpectedly to surprise them.  Later his wife called to thank the company owner, telling him their family was "loyal for life" to anyone who understood how important home was to workers.

Anyone who has been deprived of home, even for a short time, will understand the comfort Jesus' disciples drew from His words when He promised that an eternal home awaited them (John 14:2).  Then, to make their joy complete, Jesus told them He would prepare and guide them to that home, and, joy of joys, He would be there too (v.3).

Remember the greatest comfort of this life:  Jesus promised that one day we will go home to be with Him. - Randy Kilgore

Heavenly Father, we praise You for these words
from Jesus that touch the deepest longing in
our soul-the hope and comfort of home.  We
want to be with You.  In Jesus' name, amen.
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There is no place like home
especially when home is heaven.

INSIGHT
We read here about Jesus preparing His disciples for His departure to heaven (John 14:1-6).  He focuses on calming their anxiety about His leaving and admonishes them to let trust in the Father and in Him expel worry and fear (v.1).  Then Jesus spoke of heaven as His Father's house where He was going to build dwelling places for His followers (v.2).  Jesus' exit holds the promise of His return and the assurance of eternal fellowship (v.3).  Christ's destination and how to follow Him may both be summed up in this familiar statement"  "I am the way, the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through Me" (v.6).

Have  a blessed day.
God Our Creator's Love Always
Unity & Peace