Going Home

I am going to respond to Brad's comment from yesterday's blog. Brad asked,"what does it mean to go home?" and "how do you stay focused on that vision?" I can only answer from my experience and not from a theological expertise. To me going home means that I am going to see my savior ( Jesus) and my Father (Papa,daddy) the Holy Spirit,Billy, and other loved ones. I am going to be in a wonderful atmosphere of worship and love. No more sorrow, no more tears.... Our pastor, Steve Meeks talked about a discipline of being Heavenly Minded that kept the disciples focused on their calling to the point that suffering wasn't consuming their souls. In scripture, Paul says that to live is Christ and to die is gain. We need to look forward to heaven while we work to bring God's Kingdom here on earth to others. Learning to live each day here with love,kindness, and discipline is something I try to focus on early every morning. Hopefully, I stay there. But, if I don't, I tell God that I am sorry and I return to my focus.
Listen to Hebrew 11 in the MESSAGE: (1)The fundamental fact of existence is that this TRUST in GOD, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes LIFE WORTH LIVING. It's our handle on what we can't see. The act of faith is what distinguished our ancestors, set them above the crowd..........(13) Each one of these people of faith died not yet having in hand what was promised, but still believing. How did they do it? They saw it way off in the distance, waved their greeting, and accepted the fact that they were transients in this world. People who live this way make it plain that they are looking for their true home. Does this answer your question? I love you, Brad.