The United Nations Refugee agency reports of the plight of the millions people who have had to flee from their homes for many reasons. Not only is their situation terrible on account of violence and injustice, but now in many places there is a severe food shortage, and even aid agencies struggle to have food to distribute.
In these circumstances, we can only imagine what 'Going Home' might mean to those millions who have lost almost everything, including hope. I guess most of us could do something for such people, if the opportunity arose.
But Jesus spoke of that longing for 'Going Home' that is our hearts. All of us seem to have a homing device, which means that our hearts are 'restless till their find their rest in Him' (as St. Augustine reflected!)
'“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.' (John 14.1-3)
Jesus describes his coming death and resurrection as his way to 'prepare a place for us'. He is like a building contractor, who has to make the pile of bricks into a home fit for his family and friends. At great cost to Himself, Jesus provides the Way and the Place for us, so we can look forward to that home which will be Home Indeed!
Knowing that should strengthen us as we seek to help others find their way too.
Best wishes,
Richard
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