Wednesday; September 18

One of the reasons I like to travel is that it gives me a different perspective of my world.  I remember when I was in Hawaii I thought about how big this planet is (and how far I was away from home if something happened).  When I visit Latin America, I am reminded of how many conveniences we have in the United States – but also how ignorant I sound when I try to speak Spanish.  The Rocky Mountains are a lesson in just how insignificant I feel standing at the base of a 14,000 foot mountain and a look out onto the Atlantic Ocean is a reminder of just how much more the earth there is out the that I have never seen! 

While there are great natural reminders in this world, there are also spiritual reminders as well.  When the Apostle Paul introduced the church in Colossae to Jesus he told them, “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.  For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities – all things have been created through Him and for Him.” (Colossians 1:15-16).  While this is high praise, it may be what he wrote right before this that touches me the most.  You see, this Deity who created all this incredible world also loved us enough to save us from our sins.  Right before praising Jesus for His hand in creation he wrote, “For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His believed Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” (Colossians 1:13-14).  Jesus didn't just make a wonderful world, He also made it possible for us to enjoy heaven. 

Where are you going on your next trip?  Why not look for Jesus in your travels?  He created it for us and provided a way for us to enjoy it – here and throughout eternity! 

Think About It!

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