Thank you for joining in today. This episode is all about the journey mine and yours and why we need a five-letter word called grace. “Then [Esau] said, Let us get started on our journey …Genesis 33:12 AMP. One thing I have learned during my life is that your life’s journey can be complex and difficult to navigate. Journey suggests that a considerable amount of time and distance will be covered. To take a Journey means to travel from one place to another, and it also means a passage through life. Everyone’s journey will consist of a series of twists and turns, detours, peaks and valleys, speed bumps, and blown tires. However, what’s most important is how you view the challenges that pop up during your journey.
You may choose to view your journey as one great adventure or as one big traffic jam with your theme song being I’m going up the rough side of the mountain. Your reaction, attitude, and your perception of each detour, pothole, stall, or construction zone will determine how difficult or easy your journey will be. Life is definitely a journey that is filled with lessons, hardships, heartaches, joys, celebrations, and special moments that will lead you to your destination, and your purpose in life. The road will not be smooth; in fact, you will encounter many challenges. Author John Bunyan, in his book The Pilgrim’s Progress, pictured the spiritual journey as a road full of trials, dangers, and blessings, starting with the cross and ending at the Celestial City.
Therefore, your journey must begin with God. If you are a Christ-follower your spiritual journey began when you accepted Him as your personal savior and you obeyed His command to - FOLLOW ME! Since your journey will be fraught with issues, problems, and many unforeseen dangers you most definitely will need God and His grace to help you. You will need God’s grace to make it through life successfully. Grace is unmerited favor or Elegance of movement. God will help you to move gracefully through your journey. Have you ever had a friend say to you “come go with me”? The first thing you want to know is where are you going? So when God says Follow Me He usually doesn’t do or say what he did to apostle Paul, I’m about to show him what he’s in for—the hard suffering that goes with this job.” Acts 9:15-16 MSG. Nope God simply says Follow Me! He doesn’t give you a clue or a chance to phone a friend. He simply says Follow Me! And it’s up to you to make the decision to follow.
Lessons Learned and Takeaways
I learned that life is a journey.
I learned that All God wants is a yes and to let Him lead.
I learned that God is an excellent guide.
I learned that I could trust God with my life
I also learned that God does give you Grace for your Journey.
