John Logan explores what it means to know you belong. Through three powerful images: gates, feet, and roots, he shows how God seeks you out and walks with you. Jacob thought he was alone on a stone pillow until he discovered God’s gate was already open. Jesus doesn’t hand you a map; he becomes your route and walks alongside you. The Father’s house has many rooms, prepared not just for one person, but for everyone who wants to come. Your job isn’t to prove yourself worthy at the gate. God has already found you, already welcomes you, and invites you home. You belong.
Readings
Genesis 28:10-17 – Jacob’s dream at Bethel. Jacob flees his family and dreams of a stairway to heaven with angels ascending and descending. God promises to be with him and watch over him. Jacob awakens and calls the place the gate of heaven.
John 14:1-7 – Jesus the way to the Father. Jesus tells his disciples not to let their hearts be troubled and promises to prepare a place for them in his Father’s house. When Thomas asks how they can know the way, Jesus responds: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.