Saturday, October 16, 2010 - Welcome Home

Saturday, October 16, 2010 - Welcome Home

Someone wanted us to feel the comforts of home.  “Welcome Home” mums greeted us at both the front and the back doors. Fresh paint and other evidence of hard work and preparations waited  throughout the house. The yard and exterior are even cleaner and more charming than I remember. The best lasagna we’ve ever eaten arrived in the hands of a smiling face. A friend arrived, assessed the needs, ran to the store and returned to help unpack boxes. She also recognized when it was time to find the dishes and get dinner on the table. It’s obvious these people know what  it’s like to feel a little overwhelmed with moving into a new area, a new home. They know what comforts and truly helps.

Someone Else welcomed me home, as well. I stepped  through my new back door this morning and heard God’s comfort in the sound of a train in the distance. I saw His Presence in clear stars hanging low over the gazebo. Home. God knew exactly what would feel like home. Even the cats have found their niches and hiding places. He’s here, speaking the strength and comfort of His amazing Presence. Yes, He’s using His children to make us feel at home, but He’s also got me wrapped tightly in His own, loving Arms. Welcome home.

Father, you welcome us into Your Presence and Your Will as if it’s Thanksgiving Day and You’ve prepared a feast. All my favorites wait on the table. Your Presence warms and fills the air. I’m drowsy with Your Love and Comfort. I feel deep sadness for people who worship other game-playing, sly gods who make impossible demands when You, Father, long to draw them to Your table as Your children. Thank You for the comforts of home, of new friends who feel like old friends. Thank You for Your overwhelming and near-tangible Presence in this home. You are great. You are good. It's good to be home with You wherever we are.
 
        
“Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.” Psalm 34:5

“Look to the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.” Psalm 105:4

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord  Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4