The Baggage I Bought to my Father’s House

This past week I found myself traveling for work  and decided that before I left Texas I must visit TD Jake’s church the Potter House. I had heard from a stranger in my hotel elevator that he was preaching this Sunday and it was not something I wanted to miss. Out of all the many things I did on this trip, conferences, meetings, parties THIS is what I was most excited about. 

Service started at 9am 30 mins away from my hotel, hotel checkout was 11 and I also had a fight to catch at 1pm at an airport that was 30 mins in the other direction. Because of time constraints I had no other choice but to bring my luggage with me. I hesitated because I thought about how odd I would look carrying baggage into church. 

Nevertheless, I got an Uber, and showed up at the church doorsteps with a suitcase, a book bag and a very oversized purse. 

Thankful I was greeted by some very nice people who offered to put my baggage up some place safe until I was ready to receive it again. 

I went to service and boy did I receive a word ! God moved me in that place that day and the only way I can describe is I felt like I was home again. Do you know that feeling of completion when you're finally home after a long journey? It feels like the type of embrace your father gives you after you've been away at college for two years. Warm, protecting and loving. It felt like waking into your grandmother’s kitchen as a child  to the smell of freshly baked oatmeal raisin cookies. None of the other kids like raisins but oatmeal raisin is your favorite and you are her favorite. Sweet and comforting. 

Sometimes our journeys in life lead us to places that we didn't intend. We bring things and people with us that weren't meant to be there. But I say all of this to say- 

God doesn't care what type of luggage we bring with us he just wants us to come home. Just come home. He doesn't care about all of the baggage that you carry, about all of the people that have done you wrong. He doesn't care about your anger, or your tired and worn spirit. He just wants you to show up. Just show up and sit with your Heavenly Father for a while, Because trust me when you do, he will take all of that luggage from you, package it up and then and only then will you be able to keep on your journey of prosperity. Free of the weight free of shame, free of disappointment, walking solely only and truly in the path that he has uniquely created for you. 

Peace and blessings, 

BB