“The eternal God is a dwelling place, And underneath are the everlasting arms.” Deuteronomy 33:27 NASB
‘There’s no place like home’ repeated Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. What began as an enchanting adventure to find her way home turned into an experience she would not soon forget. We all desire the comforts of home. Familiar surroundings, friendly faces, and a sense of security all contribute to feeling safe at home.
Unfortunately, there are many in today’s world who do not have a sense of security in their home. It is not a safe haven for them. They are not yearning to go home by repeating ‘there’s no place like home.’ Struggles in the family due to divorce, sickness, addictions, finances, outside interference, and social issues have led to insecure family settings. Some would rather leave the home, and some have, than continue in their current state.
For the Christian, we not only have an earthly home, but also a heavenly one. We may be dwelling in our family home on earth today, but our heavenly home is as much a reality. It is guaranteed and secured by Jesus’ sacrifice for us on Calvary’s cross, and God’s promise to save all who accept Christ as their savior. God is as much our Father here on earth as He will be in heaven. In fact, Deuteronomy 33:27 says, “The eternal God is a dwelling place, And underneath are the everlasting arms.” (nasb) In a sense, we are dwelling in the eternal God who is upholding us in His arms. Now, how safe is that?
Your earthly home conditions may not be safe, and there are agencies who provide services to help you. Let me encourage you to take advantage of them. Also know for sure, if you’re a child of God, you have a heavenly Father who guards His children in His heavenly home, where is one can say, ‘there’s no place like home.’
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