Finally Home
Written by Michelle Smythers
There is a song I love called Finally Home by MercyMe.
The second verse says:
When I gaze upon the throne of the King
Frozen in my steps
And all the questions that I swore I'd ask
Words just won't come yet
I'm so amazed at what I've seen
So much more than what this old mind can hold
When I finally make it home
When I finally make it home
And the sweetest sound these ears have yet to hear
The voices of the angels
When I finally make it home
When I finally make it home
When is the last time you thought about finally making it home? With our lives so busy and full of stress, we sometimes only concern our minds with today and what has to be done tomorrow. But stop. Take a few minutes to think about life eternal. Or better yet, take a while to think about it.
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Revelation 21:4
We all have family and friends that have passed away. Even though we long to meet them in Heaven, I believe our first desire will be to see the One that loves us so much that He gave His life for us. We all have our secret thoughts about what we will say when we look on God's face, but for myself, I believe the awesome glory of being in His presence will leave me speechless. I believe it will be hard to stand without falling at His feet with praise and unspeakable love. We will shed all our sickness, pain, grief, stress and worry and bask forever in the Glory of our Lord! How can you not get excited about spending eternity with the One who gave His Son as a sacrifice for your sins?
When I first heard this song, I just wanted to cry. Not because it was a sad song, but I realized how I have gotten so wrapped up in today and tomorrow that I have let my focus of eternity slip. No, I didn't backslide. I just lost focus on what my walk with Jesus is all about. I know I have a job to do here for the Lord, but it all comes down to obeying His Word so that I can spend eternity with my Lord. I may have struggles and worries while I'm here. I may deal with grief, loss, and battles. But you know what, God is watching over me and He is waiting for me to make it Home! I want to stand at His throne and gaze upon His face, even if I am speechless! I want to fall at His feet under His amazing glory!
Isn't it time that you set your focus on eternity? Don't get so wrapped up in today that you lose focus. Wouldn't you rather get your focus right while you still have time? It would be a shame to realize it too late. So take time right now and come back to God. Think about a beautiful life eternal!
Last Updated: July 27, 2026
