We decided to spruce up the blog by giving it a new look and a new name. Our church motto is ‘share the journey’. It’s more than a motto really. It’s a conviction about the nature of life. Journey language is used this way throughout the Scriptures. The newly birthed nation of Israel’s trip (that took a lifetime) from Egypt to the promised land stands out in this regard, but there are also the many times the word ‘walk’ is used metaphorically to speak of the living of our lives. Note that Jesus says “Come, follow me.” And the apostle John writes, “Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.” (1John 2:6)
Life is a journey, but it’s a journey we do not take alone. For those who respond to God’s gracious invitation in Christ, we have the assurance of His presence, that He walks with us. And we are also called to share the journey with others. That means reaching out to those who have yet to experience the love of Christ. It also means seeking to be an encouragement to those who have.
And so, a word on the way is simply a continuation of my life’s love for all of you. Sometimes the journey isn’t easy. We encounter all kinds of different things along the way, some pleasant and perhaps even humorous, but some things that are down right scary. Through it all, we need to be encouraging one another and the best way to do that is with a word from the Lord.
Here is a quote from the very first blog post from me in September 25/2008:
“Sharing the journey isn’t just about knowing that other people are making the same trip, it’s about being able to talk about it with someone who can understand; who can sympathize. It’s the opposite of the ‘aloneness’ that characterizes so much of our contemporary culture.”
I hope that a word on the way will continue to be one source of encouragement for you and me both as we travel through this thing we call life together. And don’t be afraid to offer a comment. This isn’t supposed to be a monologue.
Great Spruce up Steve!! Your blogs are a great source of encouragement to many of us:) Sometimes very thought provoking too, like a few blogs ago regarding discipleship- wow- I still can't even comment on it cuz I can't stop thinkin on the truth of the matter. I guess I'm kind of speachless!! LOl- who would of thunk it, me speachless:)
ReplyDeleteYeah Rachael, when I was writing that post about the apostles' use of the word disciple it was (and is) really stretching my brain power too. It is really something to think about.
ReplyDeleteYes well said... :)... i love the quote from your past blog in 2008 about being able to share and talk with those who can understand and sympathize with us on this journey.... because sometimes it all can be so supernaturel and mind bogglingly real that a nonbeliever might have you commited..lol...haha Thank God for my christian friends who can here what you have to say and turn around and say.."I Know " or..."yes i have been there"... though i will say discussing the trials and successes of your christian walk with non believers can be quite entertaining at times too... haha ..sometimes sharing a new revelation on how God is working in your life can envoke quite a reaction.... :) I highly recommend it... ..peace
ReplyDeleteShare The Journey in three ways ... our relationship with Christ which is the most important and the basis for the others, our brothers and sisters to walk with us, and we share with those who don't know Him as we reach out to them as well. Both of these last two points are of great importance and both ultimately depend upon the quality of the first.
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