Coming Home For Christmas
As we celebrated another Christmas there were many who were anticipating a great homecoming of those who had moved away. Often it is around the time of year when families get together who have rarely seen each other through the year. Christmas homecomings could be a reminder of the great Homecoming for those who accept the invitation.
John 6:38 records what Jesus said, “For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.” He left His home to visit our home He had created to make a way for us to be united back to His home.
“Home is where you hang your hat,” is a quote attributed to a singer and songwriter, Leon Redbone. A possible meaning of this quote is that no matter where you go one should simply be content with where they are and be at peace with where they reside. Of course, those who may live in a chaotic environment where there is constant drama or trauma need to seek a more peaceful residence in which to hang their hat.
In a couple of the gospels Jesus says that “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.” If we just think about the modern quote of “home is where you hang your hat” we could reflect on when Christ walked the earth all the places He visited was His home.
Two places that became temporary dwelling places for Christ were the Cross and the Tomb. He willingly went to the cross and without that becoming His home we would be a people without hope. The enemy was hoping that the tomb would have become His eternal home, but 3 days later He was preparing to move out to bigger and better things.
As Christ ascended back to His home in Heaven He promised that the Comforter would come and take up residence in those who believe. Christ is still looking for hearts His Spirit can call home. For those who accept this invitation one day will get a true “Christ-mas Homecoming.” Jesus spoke to His followers to inform them that when He went away He would go to prepare them a dwelling place there. No matter where you live, or what you live in on this earth can ever compare to the things which God has prepared for them that love Him.
Rays of Hope 