SOMETIMES YOUR JOURNEY THROUGH THIS WORLD IS wearisome. You feel as if you have been plodding uphill wearing heavy clothing, and you don't want to take another step. At such times you need to stop and re-center your thoughts on Me. Remember that I am your constant Companion, eager to help you take the next step - and then the next. You have to take only one at a time! Instead of staring grimly into the future, dreading the journey ahead of you, direct your focus to the present and to My Presence with you.
As you walk with Me along your life-path, let the hope of heaven shine brightly on you, lighting up your perspective dramatically. Though the way ahead may be steep and difficult, the end of your journey is stunningly glorious -- beyond description! And every moment you are getting closer to your heavenly home. As you look to Me in faith - trusting in My finished work on the cross - the Light of heaven's hope shines upon you and brightens the path just before you.
- Jesus
Scripture Insight: Matthew 11:28; Romans 8:24-25; 2 Timothy 4:18 and Psalm 89:15
(Jesus Today / Sarah Young)
Matthew 11:28 (New International Version) "Come to me, all you are weary and burdened and I will give you rest"
ReplyDeleteRomans 8:24-25 (New King James Version) "For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance"
2 Timothy 4:18 (English Standard Version) "The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever"
Psalm 89:15 (New International Version) "Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O LORD"