When we go on a trip, we are usually excited. We get our stuff together, make plans, pack, get the car ready, get our planes tickets, get the cameras set, and smile freely. We are happy and eager to go. We should be just as excited because we are on a journey for the Lord, if not more excited.
But, when on the journey for the Lord, we need more than
excitement. We must be prepared. We need to have our bags packed, our tickets
gathered, our route settled as best we can, our people all together and given
their assignments, and have our resources ready. We must be vigilant. We must pay attention to everything about the
trip, no matter how minute we fell that it is.
We must pray and ask God about our destination, route, and excursion. Judges 18:5-6 (NASB) reminds us of this very
fact. Then they said to him, “Inquire of God, please, that we may know whether
our way on which we are going will be successful.” And the priest said to them, “Go in peace;
your way in which you are going [a]has the Lord’s approval.”
We must read the Bible to get good directions. The Word of God is a lamp to show us where to
go and a light to guide our path.
We must pay attention to our thoughts, feelings, and
emotions about our journey, while we are on the journey, and as we face
obstacles on the journey. We have to be
attentive to these same things in the people who are on the journey with
us. All of these items can side track us
if we do not notice them, acknowledge them, and address them.
We must prepare for the unexpected, ask for directions when
we feel lost, put away negative thinking, invite the Holy Spirit on the
journey, put on the whole armor of God, stay focused on the purpose of the
journey. Above all else, stay focused on
God’s promises.
We are on a journey for the Lord, so be vigilant, celebrate
the journey, and enjoy the journey. God
expects all of this from us.
Remember… this is your journey. Have a FUN ADVENTURE, filled with JOY. Focus on your PURPOSE. Remain true to your FAITHFULNESS. Trust God through the ANXIETY, FEAR, GRIEF,
and PAIN. Adhere to godly WISDOM. Maintain HOPE in Jesus, and you will have the
VICTORY.
Blessings,
Pastor Samuel Bailey Wilson, III
