I've got a home in that kingdom — ain't that good news.
I've got a home in that kingdom — ain't that good news.
I'm gonna lay down this world, I'm gonna shoulder up my cross,
I'm gonna take it home to my Jesus, ain't that good news.1

These words from an African-American spiritual remind us that there is something about us that longs for home, a longing to feel that we belong. Saint Augustine located this longing in our restless hearts: "Almighty God, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until we find our rest in you."2 Both of these images of seeking home draw upon Paul's words in today's lectionary reading. Paul begins with a theme that permeates this entire letter. The struggle is difficult, but Paul does not lose heart. He remains confident because he has located …