Does anyone think that maybe this is what the scripture refers to as being a stranger in a strange land?
Yes, good point, Mickyd. We are in the world, yet not of the world, hence we are all soujourners or strangers. I think this is why God puts such a strong emphasis on being kind and good to the sojourner, fatherless and the widow.
When we think about it, none of us are here of our own will, and none of us have come to this knowledge of our own will. We are as if strangers, being led by God in a strange land to the promised land. And I love this verse:
(Eph 2:12) that at that time you were without Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers of the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world.
We were strangers without Christ and now we are strangers to the world, no longer being of the world.
(Eph 2:19) So, then, you are no longer strangers and tenants, but you are fellow citizens of the saints and of the family of God,
Now, with our eyes opened by God, through faith, even being strangers to the world, we are now of the family of God. Truly amazing how He works!
God bless,
Gary