There is a place among men.  It was not.  Then it came.  Once it arrived it has stayed among us.  This place hides in plain sight.  But few consider to look for it.  And of the few who search, even fewer find it.  Now of those who have searched and found it there are fewer yet who a can live there.  Yet those who thrive in that place testify of magnificent beauty, prosperity and peace.

If it is such a lovely place then why do more not seek it out?  Let us look to the testimony of those who live there.

“I came here not knowing what I would find.  I had heard there was and ultimate life to live.  Having lived in poverty and hopelessness I desired this place with all my being.  I now live in a beautiful, prosperous and promising place. 

There is poverty here.  But it is not weighty.  There is starvation, but my belly is always full.  No filth clings to my clothing, yet you would not perceive it for the number of times I go to the river.

I live in an extraordinary house.  No roof. no walls, no floor, no furniture, and nothing to provide for myself.  But my house is built of the finest materials.  And nothing in my house needs repair. I neither suffer for the cold, or the heat, or the drenching rains, or the storms, or the drought.

The plot of land that is mine was purchased for the paltry sum of all I owned.  I could not estimate its value.  For it was purchased on my behalf by the richest one ever to live. There is no further cost to me.

As long as I live here I am promised prosperity.  But if I were to cross my borders, abject poverty would be my reward.  Therefore I gladly remain on my property.  Lacking nothing there is no reason to leave.”

If this offer seems good to you, I can show you where it is.  But take a moment before you read what comes next.  Remember the testimony of he who lives there; “it has cost me the paltry sum of everything I owned.”  If you are ready to purchase then read on my friend.  But if you will hold back, you will become like the many.  Therefore consider yourself with sobriety.
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Here is the map to the place these words describe.  If you think you have the strength to risk it all, then speed on your way.  I will however warn you one more time.  You will not arrive if you intend to hold any of your belongings.

Deuteronomy chapter 28

By His Grace

You are blessed among the nations, oh sweet garden Israel.  And those who are grafted among you are the sweet aroma of the Holy Son of God.

Your roots spread throughout the earth.  The crop waves beautifully in the wind of His Holy Spirit.  Indescribably lovely is the faith the Lord has placed upon you.  His will is encouraged among men by your delicate prayers.

Oh sweet Israel, he who wrestles with God, He knows you one by one.  In His hand He holds your reward.  And those who trust in their Lord will never be put to shame.

Rise up with strength for the Lord is calling you, you blessed of God the Father.  Brush of the wicked dust from your holy robe. 

Come, present yourself before Him that he may inspect your heart.  Let His Holy understanding roam freely within your soul.  Only then will your testimony before men be strong and solidly placed on the foundation that is Christ your Lord.

Let trials and testing purge you.  Endure patiently and quietly as a lamb before the shears.  He has gone before you.  Be of good courage, follow Him.

By His Grace