Permanent Address

<p>Not long ago we moved to a new home just a short distance from our old one. Despite the close proximity, we still needed to load all of our belongings onto a moving truck because of the timing of the financial transactions. Between the sale and purchase, our furnishings stayed on the truck and our family found temporary lodging. During that time, I was surprised to discover how &ldquo;at home&rdquo; I felt despite the displacement from our physical home&mdash;simply because I was with those I love most: my family.</p> <p>For part of his life, David lacked a physical home. He lived life on the run from King Saul. As God&rsquo;s appointed successor to the throne, Saul perceived David as a threat and sought to kill him. David fled his home and slept wherever he found shelter. Though he had companions with him, David&rsquo;s most earnest desire was to &ldquo;dwell in the house of the <smallcaps>Lord</smallcaps>&rdquo;&mdash;to enjoy permanent fellowship with Him (Psalm 27:4).</p> <p>Jesus is our constant companion, our sense of &ldquo;home&rdquo; no matter where we are. He&rsquo;s with us in our present troubles and even prepares a place for us to live with Him forever (John 14:3). Despite the uncertainty and change we might experience as citizens of this earth, we can dwell permanently in our fellowship with Him every day and everywhere.</p>