Joy In The Desert

Joy In The Desert…

On a pilgrimage tour to Israel, our accommodations varied. We were in a luxury hotel with waters flowing in from the Dead Sea. Then we stayed in a kibbutz, an Israeli farm community.

It was in the middle of the desert. It was so bare, so beautiful, and yet, it was one of the most special experiences of the pilgrimage.

Our pilgrimage on earth is the same way. Often, what you think is the most meaningful: gaining money, riches, comfort, big houses, reputation, or status turns out to be nothing in the end.

But those things you didn’t expect – the times of prayer, of love with your family. Giving, helping, those times that maybe weren’t comfortable, but were God’s will, growing closer to Him, worshiping Him. Persevering in righteousness, being faithful in Him are the things at the end of the journey that have the most glory.

Because it’s not the luxury hotels that are going to mean anything, but the places you spend being faithful, doing His will, loving, rejoicing, blessing, close in His arms, your kibbutz in the desert – that’s what will mean everything in the world.

But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. Matthew 6:20

Today, forget being comfortable. Seek to do what is right and meaningful in God and forever.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed