Biblical Answer

Will I Lose My Home?

In this passage, the author reminds us that our true home is not a physical house, but a spiritual one in heaven. We are aliens and pilgrims on this earth, and our focus should be on our eternal home rather than our earthly one. The author quotes Jesus, saying, "In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you" (John 14:12). This means that our true home is not something we can take with us, but rather it is a place that God has prepared for us.

In the context of a physical home, the author is reminding us that our houses are not a permanent fixture, but rather they can be taken away from us at any time. As the passage says, "You'll never see a hearse pulling a U-Haul" (Psalm 49:18). This means that no matter how much we invest in our homes, they can be taken away from us at any time. The author is not saying that we should not have homes or take care of them, but rather that we should not put our trust in them as our ultimate security.

Ultimately, the question of whether or not we will lose our home is a reminder that our true security lies in our relationship with God, not in our physical possessions. As the author says, "You cannot take your house with you, but you will surely take your soul with you" (Psalm 49:18). This means that our focus should be on building a home in heaven, rather than a physical one on earth. By keeping our focus on our eternal home, we can live with a sense of peace and security, even in the midst of uncertainty and change.