Before anyone buys their first home - most rented an apartment - house - getting established as an adult - new graduate from school - moving away from parents - changing jobs - locations - career. As we grow into adulthood - finish our years of education - training - settle into new situations - majority do not make the financial commitment to purchase property. Instead we elect to rent - go through the process of credit checks - inspection by the rental agents - proving that we are worthy of a tenant - landlord relationship. When all goes as expected - rental agreement is signed - sealed - delivered - we move in.
Hofburg Palace, Vienna
In today's Gospel - Jesus tell His disciples - all of us - that when the time is ready - no house hunting required. He already has a place for each of us - in His Father's house. No inspection - security deposit - no credit check required. Your place secured - the price - paid in full - by His Blood. His Father's House much grander - larger than the palace shown here. Our home in Heaven - with Jesus - a Gift from God - simply for being His loyal servants - followers - doing as He asked. The way to Heaven - to His Father - always through Jesus - Him and no one else. Jesus is the Way - the Truth - the Life.
Deacon Dale
