I'm Going Home

Story★★★★

Two men were dying across town from one another. One was a very wealthy man who had amassed and enjoyed a fortune. His Victorian house was lavishly furnished with antiques and expensive paintings. A stylish car sat outside the door, and a boat was on the nearby lake. The second man had never flourished financially, but he had loved the Lord and worked faithfully in the village church. The first, as he died, moaned, “I’m leaving home .... I’m leaving home.” The second died with a glow on his face, saying, “I’m going home. I’m going home!’

The point

A wealthy man dies lamenting that he is leaving his earthly home, while a poor but faithful Christian dies joyfully declaring that he is going to his heavenly home.

Scripture

Matthew 6:19-21John 14:2-3Philippians 1:212 Corinthians 5:1Hebrews 11:16

Audience

AdultsYouth

Occasions

Funeral

Tone

Hopeful · Sobering · Convicting

To tell aloud

under a minute · 83 words

Subjects

Legacy Heaven Faith Priorities Death Wealth Eternity Home

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