Biblical Answer

Will I lose my home?

The Bible teaches us that our ultimate home is not in this world, but in heaven with God. This is a comforting truth, especially when faced with the uncertainty of losing our earthly homes. In the parable of the wise and foolish virgins, Jesus taught that even the most prepared and faithful among us cannot guarantee our place in the world (Matthew 25:1-13). Similarly, our earthly possessions, including our homes, are but temporary and fleeting. In Psalm 49:11, it is written, "As for mortals, their wealth is not their god, but a fleeting shadow, and you fly away." Our earthly homes may be taken away from us, but our eternal home with God is secure.

The Bible also warns us against becoming too attached to our earthly possessions, including our homes. In 1 Timothy 6:10, it is written, "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and in their eagerness to be rich some have wandered away from the faith and have pierced themselves with many pains." When we become too focused on material possessions, we risk losing our spiritual focus and our eternal home with God. In Matthew 6:19-21, Jesus taught that our hearts should be focused on treasure in heaven, not on earthly riches.

In the face of uncertainty, we can take comfort in the promise of Jesus that He is preparing a place for us in heaven. In John 14:2-3, it is written, "In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." This promise gives us hope and reassurance that our eternal home with God is secure, even if our earthly homes are taken away from us. As we face the uncertainty of losing our homes, we can trust in God's sovereignty and provision, and know that our ultimate home is in heaven with Him.