Come to the Table #4 Homecoming
One of the most wonderful parts of the holidays is the "homecoming" or the "homegoing." We get to do some of both this year. This week we welcome home one of our sons and his family. In December we will be going to the homes of four of our children.
Being the WAY youngest of four children I was only 11 by the time my older siblings had all moved away. My oldest brother was 13 years my senior. At 10 years old I became an aunt. The best part of Christmas break was seeing the front door opened as my brother and his sweet little family, from Florida, would come through the front door.
My brother and that nephew, who made me an aunt, went to heaven way too soon, but I am thankful for the times we shared around many a table. I was blessed to go to college 20 minutes from their home and then teach school at my nephew's elementary school. After my brother, drown, my nephew came to live with us for awhile.
My brother David June 21, 1944 - July 5 1987 (Age 43)
My nephew Davey April 6, 1968- June 17, 1999 (Age 31)
In the Bible one of the most beloved homecoming stories is that of the prodigal son. What does the father say when he sees his son walking towards home,
And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to celebrate. Luke 11:23-24
Think of the celebrating we will do in heaven! We will be able to come to the table of the Lord.
Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. 1 Peter 4:9
The Song
“In the House” Crowder (Hallelujah)
