All coming to Jesus has the feeling of homecoming upon it…
“All coming to Jesus has the feeling of homecoming upon it. All going away from Him has the sense of estrangement upon it. The rich young ruler went away from Jesus "sorrowful." Everybody does. Not only estrangement from God, but also estrangement from oneself. And the universe! And from life! You are not at home with life, unless you are at home with Life. And Jesus is Life!”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Feeling connected to Jesus feels like returning home; moving away creates alienation from God, self, and life.
In simple terms: Being with Jesus feels like home; leaving feels like estrangement.
Key Takeaway
Seek closeness with Jesus to feel at home.
Themes
faith
spirituality
belonging
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church community
- spiritual counseling
- daily meditation
Key Concepts
homecoming
estrangement
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your sense of belonging change when you feel distant from faith?
- What practices help you feel at home with life?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone experiences this sense of home; cultural contexts differ.