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Devotion

July, 2010

The summer months are now upon us. Not only is the temperature and humidity rising but many of you are beginning those wonderful summer trips. Some are headed to the “shore;” others have gone to visit family in other states. While some have already had their summer trips, many of us are waiting with great anticipation and a little bit of patience for ours. Already the highways are crowded with tourists and the travel industry is gearing up for a bust time.
One of those old clichés is very appropriate when thinking about trips. Remember this one: “It is always nice to go away but it is also nice to come home.” Each of us needs a break from the routine of our everyday life. Some people literally need to get away from it all: mail, phones, meetings, e-mail and yes, even people. But through it all one item remains constant in each of us. After a while we all want to come HOME. HOME—there is something comforting and serene about that place, a strong sense of belonging somewhere. Many songs and hymns have been written about HOME: “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” “Happy the Home when God is There,” “As for me and my House,” “O God our Help in Ages Past.”
Coming HOME after a trip can be very refreshing indeed. Getting back to familiar surroundings and one’s own bed is comforting and even restful. Equally important is our feeling about our church home. It is nice to get away and visit other churches and see how they worship, but it is also comforting to come back HOME to First Baptist Church. Those of you who visit other churches on vacation usually bring me bulletins and I enjoy looking at them. Many of you say “It was a nice church but I like ours better, especially our people, who are so friendly.” I hope each of you that travels this summer have a glorious time. Come HOME to us relaxed, refreshed and renewed.

Shalom,
Pastor Steve