Life is but a stopping place. It might be called a resting place as we are traveling from here to sweet eternity. We all have a destination for our journey, but different paths along the way. We’re all meant to learn some things, but we were never meant to remain here. Our destination is far greater than we could ever know.
For some, the journey is short, while for others, the journey is long and slow. When the journey ends, perhaps we will claim a great reward. We may find an everlasting peace together with the Lord Jesus and God the Father [and God the Holy Spirit].
When we go home for the holidays, to a commencement ceremony, a wedding celebration or perhaps just a vacation, there is a price, a cost, a fare for that journey. It is the same for the journey of life. We research the ins and outs of getting to our anticipated destination.
Our Creator gave us a guidebook to insure our safe arrival at the chosen destination. Within that book He placed plans and expectations for us. Our God is the Author of the book, and His son Jesus Christ is our Travel Guide.
In order that we may reach that sweet eternity, we must heed every instruction that God gave us. We must go where He says go and avoid all from which He asks us to refrain. When Jesus instructed us to put ourselves in a position of second place importance, He wants us to look first to the welfare of our fellow travelers.
Once we have found Jesus to be One Whom we can follow all the way in every event, all He then asks of us is that we share His message with each person with whom we interact as they and we walk life’s journey.
Even though the journey is not without its share of trials and tribulations, it is a journey well worth the taking. Press on beyond the problems life presents to you. Your guide and Comforter is there to help in every situation. Above all see how many friends you meet along the way. Invite them to join you as you travel the road of life.
Believe me, those who travel this road with you will appreciate your efforts on their behalf. When you see someone else decide to walk in lockstep with you and your Lord, there will be a warmth and a joy in your bosom that defies all description. There will also be a sense of confidence that you will stand and hear “well done good and faithful servant” upon your arrival at the throne of Judgment.
