A Journey
Journey...a word that conjures up romantic images of
travel to distant places...or explorations into unknown territory...or
revisiting a a warm memory...or even a treacherous trek through
impossible terrain and situations:
Moses and Aaron: "Then they said, "The God of the Hebrews has met with us. Now let us take
a three-day journey into the desert to offer sacrifices to the LORD our
God" Exodus 5:3
Jacob: "Then Jacob continued on his journey and came to the land of the eastern peoples." Genesis 29:1
Naomi, Orpah and Ruth: "With her two daughters-in-law she left the place where she had been
living and set out on the road that would take them back to the land of
Judah." Ruth 1:7
Elijah: "...while he himself went a day’s journey into the desert." I Kings 19:4
The Disciples: “Take nothing for the journey—no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra tunic." Luke 9:3
Paul: "Three
times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was
shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea, I
have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in
danger from bandits, in danger from my own countrymen, in danger from
Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at
sea; and in danger from false brothers. I
have labored and toiled and have often gone without sleep; I have known
hunger and thirst and have often gone without food; I have been cold
and naked. Besides everything else, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches. Who is weak, and I do not feel weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not inwardly burn? If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness." 2 Corinthians 11:25-30Even Jesus: "When the days grew closer for Jesus to be taken up to heaven, he was determined to continue his journey to Jerusalem." Luke 9:51
Each day, each one of us is on a journey!
How would your story sound?
Give it a try!
Let's
start with Trey: Our Young Warrior faces his journey with a Popsicle
in hand, Team Mitlo One by his side, and dancing the butter dance! :)
As we focus on Jesus and His journey during this Lenten season, please continue to pray for Trey and his journey:
For continued strength and health!
For complete healing!
For peace and patience at home!
For wisdom and discernment for Jay and Rachel!
Thank you for your faithful, faith-filled prayers! :)
Check out more great stories of successful journeys in Hebrews chapter 11! :)
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses,
let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily
entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let
us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who
for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and
sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart"
Hebrews 12:1-3
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