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My family and live in a parsonage. This has been a real blessing for us; in fact, the blessing began even before we moved in.
In the months preceding our move into the parsonage, the church made sure it was ready for us. Many men and women, and even a few kids, spent countless hours cleaning, painting, fixing, and, in many areas, remodeling the house. During the renovations, the church kept us in mind, often asking our opinion on colors, styles, or other various aspects of the work. My wife and I were truly honored, and each day are grateful for the thought, work, and preparation that was put into the house for our sake.
I’m reminded of another home that is being prepared just for me. It is not found in Amery, Wisconsin, or even in the United States. I will never get to see this home before I take up residence there. Yet I am confident that when it is time move in, it will be finished and perfectly designed just for me.
Where is this home? In heaven of course; and the person making all the preparation is Jesus Himself.
He gave us this promise in John 14:1-2.
“Do not let your hearts be troubled, Trust is God, Trust also in me. In my father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.”
Think about this great promise. For all who trust in Christ alone are promised a room in the great house of God the Father. This will not be some generic guest room, or hotel-like place. No. This home is being specially prepared for each of us by Jesus Christ Himself. He has prepared the way, paid all necessary fees, secured our safe travel, and our permanent residency in heaven with His own blood; and nothing can take that away.
What a great promise from the Lord! Regardless of what this life might hold, or what cards we are dealt, there is a place waiting for us in heaven. A place owned and operated by the Creator of all, a place free from any and all economic crises that come, a place being prepared for you by Christ.
Let us heed Christ’s commands, and not let our hearts be troubled; but place all trust in Him as we await our glorious home in heaven.
Thank you Lord for building a home in heaven for me to dwell for all eternity.
Labels: Bible, Carpenter, Custom Built, Devotions, Economic Crises, Eternity, God, Home, House, Jesus, John 14:1-2, Parsonage, Promise
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