“Happy are those who are strong in the Lord.” The other day I ran into a sister in Christ whom I hadn’t seen in a couple of years. She gave me an update on her pilgrimage, her life’s journey. As it turns out she has been fighting a battle with cancer. It has taken a huge toll on her body, I am sure there has been much weeping. Yet her eyes had that same sparkle I remembered, her smile was still contagious. She talked of the Lord and His goodness, “He is not finished with me yet!” she said. Her mind is set on Jerusalem. Her eyes are set on Jesus, she is still running the race, she is still letting her light shine for all to see.
In our short conversation she told me of the blessings that have been collecting after and during the rains. She spoke of new friends God has brought into her life, of still being alive when the doctors spoke otherwise. What a blessing to see and hear her joy shining through the rain. I was refreshed by her story. I was blessed by our short conversation.
We are all on a pilgrimage, the question is, what is your destination? Where is your mind set? Luke 9:51 “As the time drew near for His return to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.” Jesus’ pilgrimage to Jerusalem was leading Him straight to the cross, yet he was unwavering in his journey. He kept on His Father’s path, knowing full well what was waiting for Him there. He knew that He was paving the way, opening the door so we could follow Him home.
Does this day find you walking through a valley of weeping? Are the rains washing away your hope? My prayer is that God will lift you up, that He will show you the way to Jerusalem. That God will set your feet on His path. I pray that at the end of your journey you will be able to look back and see many pools of blessings, while standing before God in Jerusalem.
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