There are many journeys or treks shown through scripture. There are countless in the Old Testament when the Israelites were pursuing God through worship, wandering in the desert when disobedient, or crusading when conquering in His name. There are positive journeys where the Israelites followed God's plan and were rewarded and times when they ended up exiled to foreign lands because of their arrogance and disobedience. In the New Testament we are quickly shown that Jesus doesn't stay in one place too long. Paul has several missionary journeys and even John when receiving his great revelation was moved swiftly from place to place and vision to vision. Sometimes these movements were calculated and expected and other times where those traveling are pleasantly surprised like on the road to Emmaus. The book of Acts and the sets of letters that follow are sure indications of the church moving and growing as Christ is being preached and the Spirit is working miraculous things.
Then there is today. We have gone through strong periods of time where "journey" language has been lost and finding the right way of thinking and arriving at certain destinations have taken over. Whether those destinations are praying Jesus into your heart, baptism, or being a radical servant when we think we have arrived, we are on dangerous ground. Life with Christ is a journey. Sometimes we are on the right path and sometimes we lose our way. The key is finding that path with Christ and walking on it together.
If we take this journey alone we are sure to get weary, lose our way, or just give up. We need one another to continue on the journey. Together we can challenge one another, dream new visions, and spur on one another. I'm excited by the journey we are all on. Now how do we take this journey together with so many differences and preferences. Next time let's talk about what it means to be gathered together to share the journey.
-Michael
Then there is today. We have gone through strong periods of time where "journey" language has been lost and finding the right way of thinking and arriving at certain destinations have taken over. Whether those destinations are praying Jesus into your heart, baptism, or being a radical servant when we think we have arrived, we are on dangerous ground. Life with Christ is a journey. Sometimes we are on the right path and sometimes we lose our way. The key is finding that path with Christ and walking on it together.
If we take this journey alone we are sure to get weary, lose our way, or just give up. We need one another to continue on the journey. Together we can challenge one another, dream new visions, and spur on one another. I'm excited by the journey we are all on. Now how do we take this journey together with so many differences and preferences. Next time let's talk about what it means to be gathered together to share the journey.
-Michael
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