Our Journey To Heaven

-October 7, 2023-

Good morning beloved, happy Saturday,

“At the command of the Lord they remained encamped, and at the command of the Lord they journeyed; they kept the charge of the Lord, at the command of the Lord by the hand of Moses.”

(Numbers 9:23).

Life is a journey from birth until death. At some time during this journey, we must get saved and have our lives are changed forever. We now have a new destination and a new focus and priority in life. Our end on earth is not the grave, but heaven where we will forever be with the Lord.

Moses led the Hebrews out of Egypt. A journey that should have lasted 11 days took 40 years because of their disobedience. Joshua took over as leader after Moses’ death and led them into the Promised Land. There were many trials, difficulties, wars, privations, and struggles; much like we have today. The Lord fulfilled His promises and gave them the victory. Life is not easy. It can seem long and hard, but the Lord is with us all the way.

In the NT, Paul travelled on three missionary journeys, winning souls, making disciples, and planting churches. His journey with the Lord began on the road to Damascus when the Lord Jesus appeared to him and saved him. It ended on earth when he was executed by the Romans for his faith and witness for our Savior. He said in 2 Timothy 4:7 near the end of his life, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

Paul finished the journey and if we ask him, “Paul, was it worth it? He will undoubtedly answer, “yes and amen.” We are on our joyous journey to heaven, our Promised Land. The Lord Jesus is coming to take us home; if we die first, we will be ushered into the presence of Jesus in an instant. This journey on earth is so short compared to eternity. The light afflictions we go through cannot compare to the weight of glory that awaits us in heaven at the end of our journey.

How is your journey going? Is it one of faith, trust, and obedience? Are you following Christ our Head, Lord, and King through the wilderness of this world? May the Lord grant us journeying mercies along the road. Christians of old used to pray that for those who were traveling. We should that expression more today.

Have a blessed day on the journey. Stay safe and healthy.

With Jesus leading, the path will be glorious, and we will be always the ones victorious,

Dean