Coming home is a theme of comfort and restoration in the Bible. Whether it’s returning to God or finding peace in His presence, scripture speaks to this longing. Today, let’s reflect on verses that celebrate the joy of coming home.
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Bible Verses About Coming Home
Luke 15:20 – God’s love welcomes us home
“So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.” – Luke 15:20
John 14:2 – Our true home is prepared for us
“My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?” – John 14:2
Psalm 84:1 – Longing for our true home
“How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty!” – Psalm 84:1
Matthew 11:28 – Finding rest when we come home
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28
Isaiah 40:11 – The gentle care of God as we come home
“He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.” – Isaiah 40:11
James 4:8 – Drawing near to God leads us home
“Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” – James 4:8
Romans 8:28 – Trusting God’s plan as we journey home
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28
Proverbs 3:6 – Acknowledging God’s path to our home
“In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:6
Colossians 3:2 – Setting our hearts on home
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” – Colossians 3:2
Hebrews 13:14 – Seeking our lasting home
“For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city that is to come.” – Hebrews 13:14
Matthew 25:21 – Being welcomed home by our Lord
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” – Matthew 25:21
2 Corinthians 5:1 – A promise of eternal home
“For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.” – 2 Corinthians 5:1
Psalm 90:1 – God as our dwelling place
“Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations.” – Psalm 90:1
Revelation 21:4 – The joy of coming home to God
“‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.’” – Revelation 21:4
1 Peter 2:11 – As pilgrims seeking our true home
“Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.” – 1 Peter 2:11
Psalm 27:4 – Finding refuge in our heavenly home
“One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.” – Psalm 27:4
Isaiah 51:11 – Joy in returning home
“Those the Lord has rescued will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads.” – Isaiah 51:11
Philippians 3:20 – Our citizenship in heaven
“But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.” – Philippians 3:20
Psalm 46:1 – God as our refuge at home
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1
John 10:9 – Jesus as the door to our home
“I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture.” – John 10:9
Acts 17:28 – Our existence and home in God
“For in him we live and move and have our being.” – Acts 17:28
Matthew 6:19-20 – Treasures in our heavenly home
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven…” – Matthew 6:19-20
Revelation 3:20 – The invitation to our hearts and homes
“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” – Revelation 3:20
Proverbs 14:26 – Safety and strength in a godly home
“Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.” – Proverbs 14:26
Isaiah 26:3 – Perfect peace at home with God
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” – Isaiah 26:3
2 Timothy 1:12 – Trusting God to keep us safe on our journey home
“That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.” – 2 Timothy 1:12
Matthew 5:14 – Letting our light shine as we find our home
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” – Matthew 5:14
Hebrews 11:16 – Seeking a better home in heaven
“Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.” – Hebrews 11:16
Isaiah 30:15 – Resting in God’s promise as we go home
“This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: ‘In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength.’” – Isaiah 30:15
John 10:14 – Jesus as the shepherd leading us home
“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me.” – John 10:14
Psalm 132:13-14 – God choosing Zion as His dwelling place
“For the Lord has chosen Zion, he has desired it for his dwelling, saying, ‘This is my resting place for ever and ever; here I will sit enthroned, for I have desired it.'” – Psalm 132:13-14