Coming Home
Inspired by The Book of Mysteries by Jonathan Cahn
Welcome to the Godstream Radio Scripture Blog, where we explore the profound truths hidden within God's Word, illuminating the journey of our souls toward our true home. Today, we meditate on the timeless theme of longing for home—a place beyond this world where our hearts were meant to dwell forever.
The Mystery of Home and Passover
It begins with a profound observation:
"We're born into this world. We've never been anywhere else, and yet we never feel at home here."
This resonates with the universal human experience—despite living in this earthly realm, something within us yearns for a place we've never seen, a realm of perfect peace and everlasting joy.
The narrative points us to Passover, a pivotal event in Jewish history symbolizing liberation and the journey toward the Promised Land. The Israelites grew up in Egypt—their physical home—yet they were never truly at home there. Their salvation was about leaving Egypt, their place of bondage, to enter the Promised Land, their true home.
In essence:
Salvation is about returning to our true home—God, the land of promise, and our eternal dwelling.
Our hearts are restless in this world because it is not our home. Passover signifies this spiritual journey—from captivity to freedom, from exile to restoration, and ultimately, from this world to our eternal home.
Why Are We Never at Home in This World?
The teacher reflects that "this world is not our home."
He explains that the world is marred by imperfection, evil, pain, and death—realities that alienate us from true peace. Despite the blessings and beauty in life, everything is passing away. This leaves a persistent sense of longing and dissatisfaction.
He emphasizes:
"Our hearts are made for a home that endures—a place of no more sorrow, no more tears, no more death."
The true home is with God, in His eternal presence, where nothing grows old or passes away.
Biblical Anchors of Our Journey Home
This longing is rooted in Scripture, which reassures us of our eternal destination:
John 17:16* — *"They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world."
Jesus reminds us that believers are pilgrims, not citizens of this world, but destined for a heavenly homeland.
Psalm 46:4-5* — *"There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God... God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day."
A beautiful picture of the divine city—our eternal home—where God's presence brings joy and stability.
Hebrews 13:14* — *"For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are seeking the city that is to come."
Our journey is toward an everlasting city prepared by God.
John 14:1-3* — *"Do not let your hearts be troubled... I am going to prepare a place for you... I will come back and take you to be with me."
Jesus’ promise of an eternal home, where we will dwell with Him forever.
The Blessing of the Bridegroom
The reflection concludes with a blessing inspired by the Bridegroom—Christ—emphasizing the joy and hope of our ultimate reunion with Him in our eternal home.
Living with the Hope of Coming Home
The core message:
"You are not yet home."
Our earthly pilgrimage is a journey toward our divine destination. The invitation is to live today with this eternal perspective—to set our hearts on that which is beyond, and find comfort in the promise that we will finally arrive home.
In Summary:
Our hearts are designed for eternity. Although we live amidst pain and imperfection, God's Word assures us that our true home awaits—a place of no more sorrow, tears, or death.
Passover reminds us that salvation is a journey back to our divine homeland, made possible through Christ, who prepares a place for us.
Until that day, let us live with hope and longing—anticipating the day when we will finally be home where our hearts were always meant to dwell.
Blessings in Christ,
The Godstream Radio Scripture Blog Team