Daily Devotional for March 10, 2018
Welcome
“All right!” Garrett exclaimed as they pulled into Grandma’s driveway.
“We’re finally here!” Grandma lived so far away that they had been traveling for two days to get to her house.
“Yay!” said Charis. “I’m tired of being in the car.”
Dad grinned. “Me too. All I want to do right now is relax with a nice, tall glass of iced tea.”
Garrett laughed. “Well, when you called Grandma a little while ago, you said you were thirsty for her iced tea. So I bet she has a pitcher of it all ready and you can have some right away.”
Charis pointed. “Look! Grandma’s at the door, and she’s got a glass of something in her hand. It’s probably your iced tea.”
Garrett was right. “I knew you’d want this right away,” Grandma said as she handed the glass to Dad. Then she gave everyone big hugs. “You must be hungry. Come to the kitchen. I made your favorite pie, Garrett. And here’s some of that fudge you like so much, Charis.”
“Oh, and I see a wonderful cheese tray here on the counter!” Mom said. “You know just what snacks we all like, don’t you?” She reached out and helped herself to some cheese and crackers.
“You got new books for us!” Charis called from the living room. “And there are new games here too! Thank you, Grandma!”
Mom smiled. “I can see you’ve been very busy getting ready for us to come.”
“Well, I loved preparing for you because I love you,” Grandma replied.
“That sounds like what we talked about in church last week,” Garrett said. “About how Jesus loves us and is preparing a place for those who trust in Him.”
“That’s a great thing to think about,” Grandma said. “I’m so thankful to know that each of us here loves Jesus and we’ll all enjoy heaven together with Him. What a wonderful place that will be!”
Dad nodded. “You’ve given us a great welcome here,” he said, “but you’re right. We can’t even imagine how special Jesus’ welcome will be!” –
Lenora McWhorten
How about you?
Have you helped prepare for company by getting everything just right for those who are coming to visit? If you’re a Christian, Jesus is preparing a place for you in heaven with Him. It’s hard to imagine what a special, wonderful place that will be—and it won’t be just for a visit. It will be forever! Thank Him for the wonderful gift of eternal life He’s given you.
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