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A couple traveling in Europe wanted to stop in and see a famous Jewish rabbi who happened to live near where they were staying. They had heard of his fame and had read his books. Now, with great anticipation they sought him out. To their dismay, they found him in a humble dwelling living in a single room with only a bed, a table and chairs, and a few books surrounding him. In shock, they asked him, "Where are all your possessions?" In the return the rabbi asked his visitors, "And where are all your possessions?" But, they exclaimed, "We are only tourists!" His reply, "So am I."
The rabbi gave the right answer. He too was only a tourist, a pilgrim. People of faith know that they are on their way to a better land, and like the prophet Joel, the rabbi knew God had given him a promise: "And my people shall never again be put to shame" (Joel 22:7b).
The rabbi gave the right answer. He too was only a tourist, a pilgrim. People of faith know that they are on their way to a better land, and like the prophet Joel, the rabbi knew God had given him a promise: "And my people shall never again be put to shame" (Joel 22:7b).
