Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household. – Ephesians 2:19
I enjoy traveling to different countries and places. It is interesting to see new sights and experience diverse cultures. Although I enjoy these travels I do not enjoy the feeling of being a foreigner. It is difficult to get around when you don’t know the language. At times it can be uncomfortable interacting with others when you don’t understand the cultural norms and customs. You feel as if you just don’t fit in.
Fortunately, in Christ we will never have that feeling in God’s Kingdom. Actually, it is here on earth that we should feel like foreigners and strangers, because this is not our home. God’s Kingdom is our home and we are never foreigners and strangers in God’s Kingdom. In God’s household we always fit in!
Prayer: Thank you Father, for giving me a home. Forgive me when I become too comfortable in this temporary earthly home. Place a longing in my heart to be at home with you. Amen.
Faith Tip: Many who come into the church feel like foreigners and strangers, because they do not know the customs and norms of attending a worship service. How might you help a new person at church feel like they are welcome and a fellow citizen in God’s household?
Written by Pastor Aaron Anderson
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