God's Glory Church

“And when I go away and prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you to Myself, so that where I am, you may be also.” — John 14:3

“There’s no better place than home,” Dorothy says, clicking the heels of her ruby pumps. In The Wizard of Oz, this was all it took to miraculously transport Dorothy and Toto from Oz to their home in Kansas.

Unfortunately, there are not enough ruby ​​shoes for everyone. Many share Dorothy’s longing for home, but finding that home – a place of belonging – is sometimes quite difficult.

One of the consequences of living in a fast-moving world is a feeling of alienation – doubting whether we will ever find a place of true belonging. This feeling may reflect an even deeper reality described by Clive Lewis: “If I find within myself a desire that no experience in this world can satisfy, the most likely explanation is that I was made for another world.”

On the night before the crucifixion, Jesus assured His friends of the presence of such a house, saying: “Many dwell in My Father’s house; but if it were not so, I would have told you that I go to prepare a place for you” (Jn. 14:2). Home is the place where we are expected and loved.

However, now we can also be at home. We are part of God’s family, the Church, and we live in community with our brothers and sisters in Christ. And until that day when Jesus takes us to the home our hearts long for, we can live in His peace and joy. We are always at home with Him.

What makes you feel at home? How does knowing that Jesus will take you to Himself forever help you live on earth?

God of love and grace, help me to look forward to the time when I will be in Your presence forever.

Author: Bill Crowder