1 Peter 1:17
“Since you call on a Father who judges each man’s work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear.”
Over the centuries, there have been many souls who faced trials and tribulations on every side. The ordeals tried their very being. In the midst of their pain and agony they cried out to God in heaven who became their greatest source of solace.
Think of slaves who were bought and sold like cattle. They were branded, banded and forced to endure hardship that is beyond description. The common element that has always held suffering saints steady is the realization that this world is not their home. They may be a stranger here on earth, but they will be at home in heaven.
I’m just a poor wayfaring stranger
A travel’n through this world of woe.
But there’s no sickness, no toil nor danger
In that bright world to which I go.Refrain
I’m goin’ there to see my father;
I’m goin’ there no more to roam.
I’m just a-goin’ over Jordan,
I’m just a-goin’ over home.I know dark clouds will gather ’round me,
I know my way is rough and steep;
But golden fields lay just before me,
Where God’s redeemed no more shall weep.Refrain
I’m goin’ there to see my mother;
I’m goin’ there no more to roam.
I’m just a-goin’ over Jordan,
I’m just a-goin’ over home.I want to sing salvation’s story,
In concert with the blood-washed band;
I want to wear a crown of glory,
When I get home to that good land.Refrain
I’m goin’ home to see my Savior;
Who shed for me His precious blood;
I’m just a-goin’ o’er Jordan,
I’m just a-goin’ o’er home.
I’m just a-goin’ o’er home.
I’m goin’ home.
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Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil