A Norvell Note

July 20, 2025 – Vol. 29 No. 27

A Place for Us

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.  My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that 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. You know the way to the place where I am going.” (John 14:1-4)

As I stood in front of a family gathered to say their final goodbyes to their mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, and spouse. We discussed her life and legacy, and I shared that she is now enjoying the place that Jesus had prepared for her. Heads nodded in agreement, and her spouse shed tears as he grieved her passing and longed to be there with her. 

We can also find comfort in knowing that He has a place prepared for us.

When we travel, we often make a hotel reservation to ensure that, upon arrival at our destination, we have a place to stay and a bed to sleep in. If we call to confirm our reservation, the hotel clerk will say, “Yes, your room is ready for you when you arrive.” We feel relieved, and our hearts are not troubled.

When our time on earth comes to an end, we have the same assurance knowing that we have a place waiting for us. We cannot choose the location of our room or the furnishings, but we don’t need to because it is being prepared for us. Jesus assures us, “I have your place prepared for you. Just follow me. I am the way.”

Thank You, Lord. We look forward to seeing the place You have prepared for us

I love you.

Tom

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