Welcomed Home

WELCOMED HOME

Part 5 of 10 in Promises of God Series

Romans 8:38-39

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

“I don’t care, Benjy!” Tubalt yelled at his third grade classmate during recess. “I didn’t choose you to play on MY team!”

Benjy scowled. “Then I don’t want to play on your team, either!” he countered. Benjy ran towards the playground. Sniffling back hot tears, he retrieved a basketball. Looking around the playground, he bounced it to Danny.

“Thanks.” Benjy’s twin brother Danny said, shooting another free throw. “I thought you were going to play soccer today.”

“Nah,” Benjy choked out. “Who wants to play that sissy game?”

“Well, you’re always welcome to rebound my basketball,” Danny said, chuckling. We can play two-on-two during recess, ya know. I enjoy beating you!”

Benjy laughed. He smiled. It felt so good to be welcomed. Scratching his head tilted to one side, he teased back, “If I remember correctly, I beat you the last time!”

How good it feels after we’re turned away, to be welcomed somewhere. God’s kids are ALWAYS welcomed home. Home is not a house or apartment; home is where you find love and family. God is Father for those who choose to believe in His Son Jesus. Jesus is a Big Brother to everyone who accepts Him as Lord and Savior. All God’s kids are brothers and sisters to each other through Christ. Our real “home” has a “heavenly” address. The opening Scripture declares that nothing can separate believers from the love of their divine family and home.

Who else would choose you—out of zillions of people—to be His own, other than God the Father? Those He chooses, He also transforms into His Son’s likeness. You even begin to look like Jesus! (At least on the inside). And, just as every decent big brother does, Jesus covers His siblings’ mistakes. His shed blood on the cross makes you appear blameless to our Father.

That’s right. Abba sees only good kids when we go home! (Romans 8:15).

Take Home Nugget

Benjy has Danny to run to, when rejected by others. We all have Jesus to run to, whenever we’re rejected. Jesus understands rejection. He was rejected, too. In fact, He was falsely accused, and put to death. (For our sins!) And yet, He welcomes us home every time we call on Him.

Home is a Father’s lap,
Home is where we go in prayer.
Home is where our sins are forgiven,
Home is as close as Jesus—everywhere!

J.D. Griffith

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