Over time we have watched people travel abroad for different reasons; some to America, some to Japan, some to Germany and some to London or to any other country of choice abroad. The choice of the country to travel to usually is determined by the motive of the traveler. While some went abroad with the motive to school, some went for business and yet some went because they would like countries where life is perceived easier than their home-country. Some major facts arise when a person is in a foreign country. He is a stranger and will have to rent a house, obtain a work permit and conduct himself with limited freedom in that country. No matter the years one would spend in a foreign country, one cannot have the relative liberty one enjoyed in one’s home-country. Even if one obtained the citizenship of that country, it has not been known that such ones became Presidents, Army Chiefs or had any sensitive positions in such countries.
The obvious conclusion is that any person in a foreign country prepares himself or herself for home-coming. Most people have built houses in their home-countries, furnished and bought cars and made other preparations that would ensure their rest and comfort when they return to their home-country. If these were to have been done in foreign lands, when age is no longer on a person’s side, that person would desire to trace his or her home-country. No houses or permanent structures can be uprooted and transferred to the home-country.
Likewise, the earth is foreign to us and we are just passers-by. Eternity with God remains our original home. We should therefore live ready by preparing ourselves for exit to our home of rest and comfort. Pa Job declared that he came into the world naked and naked shall he live it. The scripture also records: “Wherever your treasure is, there your heart and thoughts will also be” (Luke 12:34). This statement remains a major truth since we are strangers on earth. This reference was made about father Abraham and other Patriarchs: “… They agreed that they were no more than foreigners and nomads here on earth. And obviously people who talk like that are looking forward to a country they can call their own. If they had meant the country they came from, they would have found a way to go back. But they were looking for a better place, a heavenly homeland” (Heb 11:13-16). We are reffered to as Ambassadors because our abode on earth is to live for God and do His will. When we lost the path through Adam, we became strangers to the covenant but God, who is ever merciful sent Christ to die for us. We should not live our lives for ourselves anymore but for Him: “… no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God's holy people. You are members of God's family” (Eph 2:19). This connotes that we are here on earth to execute the mandate of heaven as representatives. When we are recalled, we are not bound to be notified for which reason we must put our records in order in case we are called unexpectedly to account for our stewardship on earth.
If we are found wanting, we shall face the penalty of betrayal but if we are found worthy, we shall receive the honour. Jesus says: "See, I am coming soon, and my reward is with me, to repay all according to their deeds. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End." (Rev 22:12-13).
If you are caught in the web of death today, will you surely rejoice on account that you will be found worthy? Examine your life today and respond to this question – Will you qualify for heaven or hell?
“… FEAR GOD AND OBEY HIS COMMANDS, FOR THIS IS THE DUTY OF EVERY PERSON. GOD WILL JUDGE US FOR EVERYTHING WE DO, INCLUDING EVERY SECRET THING, WHETHER GOOD OR BAD” (Eccl 12:13-14) God bless you all in Jesus name Amen.
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