But the Messiah was also God s special messenger who had the task of bringing people back to God. God gives us a strength that can last longer than our homes and maybe even longer than our memories of home. We do have to grow up and go beyond that time in our lives or else we will be out of touch with today s world. God has given us more than we could ever get from our homes. Our Creator has given us the strength that we need to help us deal with inevitable changes that come with aging.
Home gives is great strength, but it is a strength that doesn t always last.
Let us do all we can to make our permanent home with God. God s power and love in our lives will help our home life to be meaningful and joyful. God s power and love in our lives will give us a sustaining strength that will be with us when our home life changes or even disappears. Let us use this Advent time to be with God more through prayer and reading of the Bible. In that way we can feel more at home with God and prepare for that permanent home we have with our Creator lives.