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March 13 - At Home in the Body
"So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord." - 2 Corinthians 5:6
Going home for holidays for some is a wonderful time of year, and for others it is a hassle. For the latter, there is turmoil and strife, and they do not look forward to going home to be with relatives. But for those, whose families are happy and fun to be around, look forward to holidays because it fills them with warmth and joy.
For the Christian, whose home is with the Lord, we are always confident, not just that it would be better to be away from the struggle and strife of life, but that being with our Lord is better than life; here or anywhere.
What was Paul confident about? He was "always confident" in the knowledge that as long as we are in this world, we are not completely with Christ. We are not absent from His presence or even the constant presence of His Spirit, but we are away from a uninterrupted life with Him. When we leave this body, we will be with the Lord, and we will be at home with Him forever.
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