Meditations
Anne Bradstreet, Meditations:
He that is to sail into a far country, although the ship, cabin, and provisions be all convenient and comfortable for him, yet he hath no desire to make that his place of residence, but longs to put in at that port where his business lies. A Christian is sailing through this world unto his heavenly country, and here he hath many conveniences and comforts, but he must beware of desiring to make this his place of abode, lest he should meet with such tossings that may cause him to long for shore before he sees land. We must, therefore, be here as strangers and pilgrims, that we may plainly declare that we seek a city above, and wait all the days of our appointed time till our change shall come.
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July 22, 2010 at 08:01
This is what Timothy Keller was describing in his book, “The Prodigal God”, from the point of view of the Christian who, though has so much and knows of many “comfortable” places, never quite feels like any one place is “home”, despite many good memories of said place(s). When the Christian recognizes this, he starts to recognize the home in Christ he has and the forward look to eternity! Amen!
July 22, 2010 at 11:59
http://www.annebradstreet.com/the_flesh_and_the_spirit.htm
The battle of flesh and spirit – excellent reading!