https://odb.org/2024/06/27/lifes-pilgrimage
I think what distinguishes us believers from non-believers is that we not only have God in our lives but also a purpose in God. We have a calling in Christ with God’s plans and purposes for us, conceived even before we were formed in our mother’s womb. Life’s journey is not the end itself because as people justified by grace, saved by our faith in Jesus Christ, we have a destination beyond this life. It is written in John 3:16 that we shall not perish but have eternal life. Books and songs have been written that we are mere pilgrims passing through this world, our temporary shelter, to our eternal abode where one day we will live with God dwelling among us in Eden recreated, the new heaven and new earth.
As much as we know that this world is temporal, when we live out life – the days, weeks, and months and years – can feel so long. Paul once said if he could, he would want to leave this earthen vessel and be with Christ, but while to die for him is gain, to live is Christ. It is not our place as faithful servants of God to unsurp God’s will for our lives. Our duty is to serve Him with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength despite this being only our temporary place.
Perhaps if we look at Hebrews 11:8-10, we will be inspired by the faith and trust Abraham had in uprooting his family to journey to an unknown far country in response to God’s calling, looking for the city with foundations whose architect and builder is God Himself:
8 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. 9 By faith, he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. 10 For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God
Be like Abraham, be as bold and courageous as him! Be on a journey of faith! Life is a pilgrimage with God to the city with foundations whose builder and architect is God. One day, we will be there with God in Christ. In the meantime, we serve and please Him and Him alone!
Ronnie's Thoughts 