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Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Nomads and Exiles

Abraham was a chronic traveler, never laying claim to any permanent habitation during his long life.  The Children of Israel were likewise nomads when they fled Egypt.  Eventually the ancient nation of Israel was conquered by various other nations and its people scattered across the whole face of the world.  Jesus proclaims He has nowhere to lay his head.  The epistles tell us that all who follow after Him are likewise nomads, pilgrims, strangers in every country of the world.  This is excellent news!  At least for those who feel this world is not quite right, that something has gone dreadfully wrong, that no matter how perfect your circumstances things still aren't perfect, for those who have every physical need met yet are still discontent.  Silly creatures that we are, we try to fill that gap with things or people or experiences or hobbies or various pursuits but nothing quite satisfies.

We just returned from a two week trip back to see family and friends, and while it was a wonderful time, I came back exhausted and very happy to be home.  I think the main reason people go away is so that they can appreciate what they left behind.  Are you looking forward to going Home, to finding that place you've always sought but could never quite find?  After your wearisome earthly journey, do you know how to finally go Home?  We need only follow the One who has gone ahead to prepare a place, just for us!

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