God Travel

Space travel has long intrigued man.  It’s been a topic of books, movies, and television shows.  One of my favorite TV series as a young girl was “Lost in Space” and while I was captivated by the exciting lives of Penny and Will, it was that [handsome] Major West I remember most.  J

God made a personal promise to Jacob during his flight to his mother’s relatives: “Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have spoken to you.” (Genesis 28:15)  “Wherever you go”  – that phrase may not call up images of outer space but we certainly understand travel with regard to time and space on earth.  This promise to Jacob reveals something terribly important about the God of Israel (Yahweh).  It was common in ancient times for travelers to show respect for the god of the lands through which they passed since those gods were thought to influence events within their territory.  God’s promise of “wherever you go” had special meaning as Jacob traveled: the promise not only affirmed God’s unshakable commitment to His people, it confirmed He is an everywhere-present God.  Our ever-present God involves both space and time – He’s as faithful today as He was to Jacob.  He not only goes with us, He goes before us.  Deuteronomy 31:8, “"The LORD is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed."  Joy! Joy! Joy!  We can rest in complete confidence that peace is ours as we travel time and space and we are never alone! 

Dear Lord,

I praise You that Your promises are real and eternal.  Help me to trust in them for today and tomorrow.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.