[GreeK] ἐνδημέω (endēmeō), [Latin] praesente: to be in one’s own country, to be at home, to be among one’s own people, to be present; 2Cor.5:6,8,9
Background Information:
Physical (bodily) and invisible (spiritual) realms: Paul and Christians, living in the physical realm, are separated by the resurrected and ascended Jesus in the invisible (spiritual) realm. There is a separation, but this separation is not absolute. Christians long to find communion with Christ in the spiritual realm.
New Testament: Faith is a reality in human life which overcomes absolute separation. Faith, in itself, is not the final reality. Faith is directed to what is invisible. Faith is an operation of the Spirit and thus comes from the sphere beyond. Until our ultimate communion with Jesus, this faith is the bridge between both realms. Paul speaks of “treasure in our earthly vessels.” This treasure is Jesus and the light of the gospel message.
Scripture:
“So we are always courageous, although we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2Cor.5:6-7
Paul states we remain in our physical realm separated from the spiritual real of the Lord. It is through faith that we come toward Jesus.
“Yet we are courageous, and would rather leave the body and go home to the Lord.” 2 Cor.5:8
At present we are separated from Jesus. Yet we long for communion with Him in the spiritual realm.
Conclusion:
Endemic, present
A disease that is endemic is found in certain geographical region. Malaria can be considered a disease to parts of Africa. Also the koala is endemic to Australia. Also used as a noun, an endemic is this malaria outbreak. In contrast, an epidemic is a disease that is widespread.