What is Home?

Several months ago, a dear friend of mine asked me to describe my conception of 'home'--what I think of when I hear the word 'home,' how I would define it, how 'home' makes me feel.

Since I had a priceless, carefree childhood, I often associate 'home' with words like safe, comfort, love, roots and family. On the other hand, because I have moved around quite a bit already in my young life home is somewhat of an allusive concept because I never truly feel 'at home' anywhere anymore; therefore I tend to identify 'home' with the future consummation of God's renewal of all things.

But recently, I've come to terms with a description of Home that effortlessly embraces my memories of home, my longing for home, my inability to feel completely at home and the home of rest that God promises for His children.

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This morning was a wonderful demonstration of Home: there were many people of all shapes and sizes--old/young, wealthy/homeless, professional/grungy, loud/quiet--and they were all gathered in one place. Some people sang, some people fixed exquisite café beverages while other people consumed those beverages; some people prayed, one person painted, some played instruments, some people talked and some read poetry. But despite the endless diversity of backgrounds, families and stories, most (maybe even all!) of those people understood that they were part of something Bigger, that something Bigger was created by God, He calls it His kingdom and that living for Him and bringing others into His kingdom is all that matters.

His kingdom is priceless and safe; it is also dangerous and in constant movement. And in "that day," as the prophets speak of it, the King will display fully the beauty of Himself and His people when the Kingdom is finally revealed.


Home is:

"Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need."

-Matthew 6:33