Devocionais de Ed Young

Luke 15:20 shows us the heart of God—a Father who runs toward us with compassion, welcoming us home not with judgment, but with joy and restoration. Whether we’ve wandered far or simply drifted, the invitation remains: come home, be renewed, and live from the security of being fully known and deeply loved.

2 Corinthians 5:1 reminds us that this life is a temporary tent, but God has prepared an eternal home for us—a promise that gives us peace, freedom, and focus as we navigate the ache of not yet being fully home. That holy homesickness is a signpost, not a flaw, calling us to live with open hands and eternal perspective while trusting God’s presence every step of the way.

Matthew 6:20 reminds us to invest in treasures that last—acts of faith, love, and obedience that echo into eternity—rather than chasing what fades in this world. A heavenly legacy isn’t built through recognition but through quiet faithfulness, as every unseen sacrifice and small act of love becomes eternal significance in God’s hands.

Colossians 3:2 urges us to set our minds on things above, reminding us that a heavenly perspective transforms how we see people, handle pain, and live with purpose in the everyday. When eternity becomes our lens, we gain clarity, hope, and a deeper sense of what truly matters—even in the most ordinary moments.

Ecclesiastes 3:11 reveals that God has set eternity in our hearts, explaining the deep, persistent ache we feel even in life’s best moments—a longing that points us beyond this world to our true home with Him. This holy homesickness is not a flaw but a divine reminder that we were made for more, calling us to live with eternal perspective, hope, and dependence on God each day.

Philippians 3:20 reminds us that our true citizenship is in heaven, calling us to live each day with eternal purpose, hope, and identity, even while navigating a world that often feels foreign. This perspective reorients our priorities, urging us to represent God's kingdom with grace, peace, and love in every space we enter.

Ecclesiastes 3:11 reminds us that God has placed eternity in our hearts, meaning our deep longing and restlessness in this world is a divine clue—we were made for heaven, not for settling here. This homesick ache isn't weakness, but a holy reminder to live with eternal purpose, holding loosely to the temporary and leaning into God's greater calling.

John 14:2–3 assures us that Jesus is personally preparing a place for us in the Father’s house, not just promising a future home, but inviting us into the security and love of that reality even now—so we can live with peace, purpose, and the joy of already belonging.

Philippians 3:20 reminds us that our true citizenship is in heaven, and the deep longing we feel for belonging and wholeness is not a flaw but a sign we were made for more—calling us to live with eternal purpose even as we wait for our Savior to bring us home.

1 Corinthians 13:12 reminds us that while we now see ourselves and God dimly, a day is coming when we will see clearly—fully known, fully loved, and fully ourselves—restored into the truest version of who God created us to be.

Revelation 21:4 promises that God will one day wipe away every tear, replacing pain and loss with healing and wholeness—a hope that allows us to practice deep, lasting gratitude today, even in the midst of sorrow.

1 Corinthians 13:12 reminds us that while our understanding is limited now, a day is coming when we will see God clearly and be fully known—free from fear, shame, and misunderstanding—inviting us to live authentically today in light of that eternal promise.