Spiritual Home
Just as we value our natural homes, God desires that we find a spiritual home in Him. I think that is part of the reason He ordained the church, the Sabbath and the Feasts. They all point toward God and home. Of course heaven is our spiritual home for eternity, but God wants us to experience home even in this life.
I've been thinking about what makes a home. I enjoy our natural home so much and here are some of the reasons and how they also apply to our spiritual home.
Home is where we can relax and rest. I love having a place I can pull off my shoes and socks and relax. I do that Friday evening as we welcome the Sabbath. There is peace. God is where we can relax and rest.
Home is where there is a secure refuge. The world may rush and conflict, but home is where we can shut the door from it all and be safe. It is a haven from storms, burning heat, and wild critters. Our natural homes may not prove a reliable refuge, but God always does. "God is our refuge."
Home is where we belong and are loved. As our family gathers on the Sabbath, or our church family gathers on Sunday mornings, there is love flowing and we know that this is a place where we are loved. There is a powerful sense of security when we know we are where we belong. This is where we belong and "we're home." Ultimately only God really gives safety and the fullness of love. Other things only point us to Him.
Home is where the heart is. We all have inner desires that only God can meet. We get great satisfaction from various enjoyable activities, but nothing like the satisfaction that comes from being in God's presence, following His ways or cooperating with His work. The more we experience God the more we desire Him. I think church, the Sabbath and the Feasts were all designed by God to whet our appetite for more of Him.
Home is where our needs are met. Whether it is having our love "tank" filled by our family or just a wonderful home cooked meal, we find one of the joys of having a home is a place for needs to be met. Jesus said He is the bread of life and those that eat of Him will never hunger. He has all that we need, all the time, and although we may be hungry for more of Jesus, we always know where we can receive what we need.
Home is where family members fellowship. We love to share with each other on Friday nights what has been going on in our lives. It sometimes is a joy or happy experience. Other times it may be a frustration or a sorrowful one. Just having someone to talk to makes a big difference. For some going to church or gathering for a feast (religious convention) the best part is the fellowship. Just to know there are others who are following Christ fully encourages us to press on. The joy of fellowship whether it is laughing together or crying together fulfills a heart need.
Home is so much more than words can properly describe. It is vital that we all find a spiritual home in God and a church fellowship. Sheep need a corral at night and so do humans. If you haven't found a spiritual home Jesus is tenderly calling, "Come home, come home, ye who are weary COME HOME."
1 Comments:
Mr. Sandford, I take it this is from the meeting you had on Friday night- thank you so much! It was an excellent meeting and certainly helped me out.
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