~ A New Home ~

[Lani]

John 14:1-4
1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.


Jesus said, “I am going there to prepare a place for you.” John 14:2 (NIV)




My mom and dad moved from New Jersey to live near us in Florida. In the weeks leading up to my parents arrival, my husband and I worked tirelessly getting their new house ready for them. As we cleaned and painted, I remembered what Jesus said about going to prepare a place for us so that where he is we also will be.

We prepared an earthly home for my parents, but Jesus prepares our eternal home so that we may always be with him. This home will endure forever. As Paul quoted, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him” (1 Cor. 2:9).

As much as I love my parents, God loves us more. Our destination and final home is with our Creator.




Prayer: We praise you, Father, for always taking care of us here on earth and in eternity. As Jesus taught us, we pray.
“Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”


Prayer Focus of Day: Elderly Parents


Thought for the Day: God is preparing a place for each of us in eternity.


Story shared by: J. Decker (FL)
Source: Upper Room Daily Devotional: 8/12/11